Abu Dhabi, 21st February, 2013: The International Defence Exhibition and conference (IDEX) today closed its doors on the largest exhibition in the event’s two decade history, with 1.112 exhibiting companies from 59 countries and over 80,000 visitors. Today also marks the close of the second Naval Defence Exhibition, (NAVDEX) which...
Abu Dhabi, February 21st, 2013: IDEX 2013 is the largest military exhibition in the Middle East, a five day event that captures the attention the defence industry on a truly global scale. With ADNEC facilitating the occasion, Abu Dhabi plays hosts to 1,112 companies displaying the very latest military technology...
Abu Dhabi, 20th February, 2013: Room has already begun to sell out for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2015 as country pavilion organizers sign contracts to reserve space early. France, Germany, Turkey, the UK, USA, Italy, Pakistan and Slovakia are amongst the first to book country pavilion space...
Abu Dhabi, February 20th, 2013: A group of female students from Abu Dhabi this week toured the eight Naval ships berthed at Mina Zayed as part of NAVDEX 2013. Coordinated by the Abu Dhabi Education Council and NAVDEX organizers, the students were given an on-board tour of the USS Green...
Abu Dhabi, 19th February, 2013: The official Gala dinner for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference took place last night at the Armed Forces Officer’s Club, Abu Dhabi, with nearly 2,000 delegates, exhibitors and members of the media present. Held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin...
Abu Dhabi, February 19th, 2013: Vice Admiral Phillip .A. Jones, Fleet Commander and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, today discussed the value of international cooperation in establishing robust naval defence platforms. Delivering a keynote speech in the Naval Defence Exhibition’s (NAVDEX) speakers series, the Admiral reflected on the history of...
1,112 exhibitors make IDEX and NAVDEX 2013 the largest to date
Abu Dhabi, 10 February 2013: Organizers for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, (IDEX) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Naval Defence Exhibition...
Strong presence reflects emerging prominence of nation’s defence industry
Abu Dhabi, 6th February, 2013: The UAE will host the largest country pavilion at this year’s International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). Over 147 UAE-based companies will be exhibiting, spanning over 12,500 sqm. of exhibition space. Amongst those...
Tanks part of over 1000 exhibitors setting up across 100 + square kilometres of exhibition space
Abu Dhabi, 3 February 2013: The first tanks exhibiting at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) arrived at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) today. Weighing around 60 metric...
Official conference of IDEX, GDC forms an integral part of one of the most important international gatherings of the defence and security community
Abu Dhabi, 2 February 2013: The International Defence Exhibition and Conference, (IDEX) held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed...
Sell-out reflects emerging significance of naval defence as NAVDEX marks its second year
Abu Dhabi, 29 January, 2013: Exhibitor space for the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) has been fully reserved, according to a meeting of the Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference...
Abu Dhabi, 27th January, 2013: The Higher Organizing Committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) met to discuss preparations for IDEX’s Grand Opening Ceremony, the first stages of which will begin on the 28th of January. Helicopters, jets from the Al Fursan aerobatics team and transport aircraft will...
Early sell out represents highest demand in event’s two decade history
Abu Dhabi, 19th January, 2013: The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) today announced exhibitor space for IDEX has been fully booked. The early sell out represents the highest demand in the event’s nearly two decade...
Sponsorship reinforces a re-vamped maritime security zone addressing emerging defence trends
Abu Dhabi, January 6th, 2013: The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) as the main sponsor for the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2013. The sponsorship will help reinforce a...
Defence attachés from over 20 nations gathered at ADNEC this week to discuss participation at IDEX’s 2013 edition
Abu Dhabi, 19th December, 2012: Organisers for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) met this week with diplomats from over 20 nations, including defence...
Defence attachés from over 20 nations gathered at ADNEC this week to discuss participation at IDEX’s 2013 edition
Abu Dhabi, 19th December, 2012: Organisers for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) met this week with diplomats from over 20 nations,...
Complimenting IDEX 2013, Gulf Defence Conference takes place on February 16th 2013
Abu Dhabi, 16 December 2012: The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) today announced the key focus areas for the Gulf Defence Conference 2013 (GDC). Taking place for the second successive time on February 16, 2013,...
New zone showcases UAE technical advancements alongside the latest defence tools from international industry leaders
Abu Dhabi, 27 November 2012: The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) has announced the introduction of a focused Unmanned Systems Area to be launched at the show’s next edition in February...
Early sell out represents highest demand in event’s two decade history
Abu Dhabi, 20 November 2012: The organizing committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2013, led by HE Major General Obaid Al Ketbi, today announced 95% of available exhibition space had been reserved by...
Newly established IDEX 2013 media committee places focus on utilizing region’s largest defence exhibition in bolstering the Emirate’s international profile
Abu Dhabi, 26 August 2012: The official media committee for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2013 was established this week, incorporating key representatives from defense,...
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) today announced the return of Tawazun Holding as headline sponsor for the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2013. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, at Abu Dhabi’s National Exhibition...