Abu Dhabi: Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025) and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2025), declared that the UAE is emerging as a central player in international efforts to maintain security and stability.
According to Emirates News Agency, Major General Al Mazrouei emphasized that these exhibitions reflect the strategic vision of His President Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This vision aims to bolster the UAE’s status as a global hub for supporting international security and stability. IDEX and NAVDEX have grown over the decades into significant defense exhibitions that provide a platform for showcasing innovations and strengthening strategic partnerships worldwide.
Al Mazrouei highlighted that these events play a crucial role in the global defense collaboration landscape, promoting integration within defense and security sectors regionally and internationa
lly. They underscore the UAE’s dedication to fostering innovation in the defense industry by attracting top companies to present advanced technologies that enhance defense capabilities and sustain stability.
He noted that in the face of evolving global security challenges, IDEX and NAVDEX offer strategic platforms for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation among governments, defense institutions, and specialized companies. This, he stated, aids in developing more integrated and effective security systems. Furthermore, the exhibitions provide a chance to showcase the UAE’s proficiency in organizing major international events and its role as a bridge for dialogue and cooperation among critical stakeholders in the defense sector.