Riyadh: The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion participates in the International Defense Exhibition 2018, taking place in Cairo Egypt today till December 5.
The participating delegation under the United Arab Emirates National Pavilion included officials and members from Tawazun Economic Council and the Emirates Defense Companies Council (EDCC).
Sultan Abdullah Al Samahi, Acting General Manager of the Emirates Defense Companies Council stated that the nation-wide participation from the United Arab Emirates Pavilion reflects the deep and brotherly relations between the UAE and its sister country, Egypt, under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed President of the UAE and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al-Shesisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Al Samahi explained that the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2018) represents a substantial opportunity for national defense companies to promote their products and services that have become comparable to their international counterparts in terms of quality and prices. Al Samahi additionally stated Tawazun goal of enabling the development of the industrial defense and security sector which in turn, contributes to the development of a suitable economy for the United Arab Emirates.
The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates welcomed 17 UAE-based companies specializing in the defense and technology industries, defense and security. The national companies include:
ADASI, one of the UAE's leading companies in the field of unmanned systems Barij Munitions, Barij Dynamics, Advanced Pyrotechnics (ATP), AMROC, Abu Dhabi Aviation, MaxMus Aviation, Emirates Advanced Research & Technology Holding (EARTH), Calidus, Al Fattan Ship Industry, Siham Alkhaleej Technologies, International Golden Group (IGG), Rabdan Academy, Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), National Shield Magazine, International Golden Group (IGG), Al Rumaithi Corporation, Ramah International Group and other national companies.
The Emirates Defense Companies Council is a notable initiative established by Tawazun Economic Council in support of their strategic partners, the Ministry of Defense and the General Command of the Armed Forces. The EDCC aims to provide national defense companies an appropriate environment to develop their products and capabilities to an international standard which effectively contributes to the development of the industrial sector and the diversification of the UAE’s economy.
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About Tawazun Economic Council
Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) was founded in 1992 to fulfil a vision of comprehensive and sustainable economic and social development within the UAE.
Since its establishment, the Council enabled creation of more than 90 companies and investment vehicles, covering 11 sectors, including defense manufacturing. These companies play a vital role in boosting economic growth in the UAE.
The Council envisions maximizing economic benefits by providing the needed inputs for the industrial development, supervising relevant acquisition programs, driving necessary industry regulations and contribution to economic diversification. It also targets contribution to enhancing UAE’s industrial stature, to achieving a robust knowledge-based economy and to boosting the flow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs).
For further information:
Saif Ali Al Marzooqi
Director, Corporate Communication
Tawazun Economic Council
+971 26160163
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