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Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Tawazun to lead UAE Pavilion at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye
The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 27 July participation embodies the UAE's sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defence sector, led by specialist institutions with the expertise to advance industrial capability. The national pavilion will be overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), in line with its central role in supporting local defence industries and enhancing their global competitiveness. The UAE Pavilion will host a number of leading national companies operating in the defence and technology sectors, including EDGE Group, Calidus, and Capital Events — the latter showcasing ongoing preparations for the 2027 editions of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions. Also taking a central role is Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which will highlight its strategic expansion plans aimed at developing an advanced and enabling industrial ecosystem. TIP will also present its capabilities as a national platform for attracting defence-related industrial investment and high-tech manufacturers, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading industrial hub in the region. Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun, stated: 'Our participation in IDEF 2025 is a continuation of our strategy to build strategic industrial partnerships and strengthen channels of cooperation with key regional and international defence markets. Türkiye is a vital partner in our shared drive for innovation and the development of modern, effective defence systems.' 'With the support of the UAE's wise leadership, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement continues to advance national defence industries, enhancing their global competitiveness through access to cutting-edge technologies, the expansion of strategic partnerships, and investment in qualified Emirati talent.' he added. Al Romaithi noted that this participation forms part of the Council's recently launched 2025–2028 strategic plan, which aims to develop a fully integrated defence industrial enablement, advanced technology adoption, and the attraction and development of national talent. The plan also seeks to deepen international cooperation, support economic diversification, and cement the UAE's status as a global hub for defence and security industries. The UAE's participation in this prominent international event — ranked as the world's fourth-largest defence exhibition by number of exhibitors — reflects the nation's ambition to cement its leadership in defence innovation, sovereign technology, and a knowledge- and sustainability-driven economy. WAM
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Tawazun to lead UAE Pavilion at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye
ABU DHABI (WAM) The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from July 22 to 27, 2025. This participation embodies the UAE's sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defence sector, led by specialist institutions with the expertise to advance industrial capability. The national pavilion will be overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), in line with its central role in supporting local defence industries and enhancing their global competitiveness. The UAE Pavilion will host a number of leading national companies operating in the defence and technology sectors, including EDGE Group, Calidus, and Capital Events — the latter showcasing ongoing preparations for the 2027 editions of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions. Also taking a central role is Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which will highlight its strategic expansion plans aimed at developing an advanced and enabling industrial ecosystem. TIP will also present its capabilities as a national platform for attracting defence-related industrial investment and high-tech manufacturers, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading industrial hub in the region. Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun, Matar Ali Al Romaithi, stated, 'Our participation in IDEF 2025 is a continuation of our strategy to build strategic industrial partnerships and strengthen channels of cooperation with key regional and international defence markets. Türkiye is a vital partner in our shared drive for innovation and the development of modern, effective defence systems.' 'With the support of the UAE's wise leadership, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement continues to advance national defence industries, enhancing their global competitiveness through access to cutting-edge technologies, the expansion of strategic partnerships, and investment in qualified Emirati talent,' he added. Al Romaithi noted that this participation forms part of the Council's recently launched 2025–2028 strategic plan, which aims to develop a fully integrated defence industrial enablement, advanced technology adoption, and the attraction and development of national talent. The plan also seeks to deepen international cooperation, support economic diversification, and cement the UAE's status as a global hub for defence and security industries. The UAE's participation in this prominent international event — ranked as the world's fourth-largest defence exhibition by number of exhibitors — reflects the nation's ambition to cement its leadership in defence innovation, sovereign technology, and a knowledge- and sustainability-driven economy.
Al Etihad
10-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE participates in Indo Defence 2025 with National Pavilion showcasing over 90 defence products
10 June 2025 15:32 ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE is participating in Indo Defence 2025, held from June 11-14 at the Jakarta International Expo. The national pavilion is organised with the support of Tawazun Council and the UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and as part of the ongoing efforts to enhance UAE's global presence in the defence an area of 704 square metres, the UAE National Pavilion features more than 90 products and advanced systems across land, sea and air domains, alongside cybersecurity and secure communications technologies, reflecting the rapid growth and advancement of the UAE's defence manufacturing pavilion brings together a selection of leading defence companies under the EDGE Group, showcasing the state-of-the-art technologies and products. Among the Group's participating companies are: CARACAL, LAHAB, AL TARIQ, HALCON, AL JASOOR, NIMR, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), SIGN4L, KATIM, ORYXLABS, HORIZON, BEACON RED, and ADASI. AMMROC is also present as one of the key UAE companies taking part in the on the participation, Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun Council, said: 'This participation presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen defence ties between the UAE and Indonesia, and to showcase the advanced manufacturing and technological capabilities achieved by our national defence industry.'He added, 'Our presence at Indo Defence 2025 reaffirms the UAE's commitment to expanding its footprint in global defence markets, particularly across Asia, which represents one of the most promising regions.'Al Romaithi emphasised the Tawazun Council's pivotal role in enabling and empowering the national defence industry by fostering strategic partnerships and providing platforms to demonstrate UAE's cutting-edge capabilities. He noted that the UAE's presence at Indo Defence reflects the country's ongoing commitment to industrial innovation and the development of globally relevant defence capabilities – in line with the leadership's vision to position the UAE as a trusted and influential partner within the regional and international security ecosystem. This participation marks a key milestone in the UAE's strategic approach to opening new markets, deepening industrial collaboration with Asian partners, and exploring opportunities that support a knowledge-based, and technologically advanced economy.
