Cairo: The UAE Pavilion, organised by ADNEC Group with support from Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and the Ministry of Defence, concluded its participation at the Egypt Defence Expo 2025, which ended yesterday at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre.
According to Emirates News Agency, over the four days, the Pavilion attracted thousands of visitors, showcasing the UAE’s latest innovations in defence technology and reinforcing the nation’s position as a hub for innovation and strategic partnerships globally. The Pavilion brought together leading national companies, including EDGE Group, Calidus, GAL, AMMROC, Al Jundi magazine, and ADNEC Group, the organisers of IDEX and NAVDEX 2027.
International visitors, including VIPs and official delegations from countries such as Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Russia, India, Brazil, Tanzania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Djibouti, and the Arab League, visited the Pavilion. Delegation representatives commended the UAE’s defence industries for their expanding role in the global supply chain, underpinned by high standards, advanced production capabilities, and innovative design. The UAE’s strategic partnerships with major international companies and its wide export reach were also recognised.
Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, stated that the success of the UAE Pavilion at the event reflects ADNEC Group’s commitment to showcasing the UAE’s national defence capabilities to an international audience. ADNEC Group’s participation aligns with a broader strategy to promote national defence industries and open new markets for local products, enhancing their competitiveness.
Throughout the event, international delegations held exclusive meetings with defence advisors from ADNEC Group to discuss defence and security exhibitions in the UAE. These discussions included upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX), both scheduled for 2027.
The UAE Pavilion served as a major platform for showcasing the UAE’s leading defence companies. Over the course of the four days, the Pavilion hosted meetings and presentations, enabling participants to explore advancements in defence technology, promote partnerships, and strengthen international collaboration.
The UAE Pavilion will continue its roadshow in 2026, with planned participation in several international exhibitions, including the World Defence Show in Riyadh, Defence Services Asia in Kuala Lumpur, SAHA Expo in Istanbul, Egypt Airshow in El Alamein, SOFEX in Jordan, China Airshow in China, Marrakech Airshow in Morocco, and the Bahrain International Airshow in Bahrain.