Launched in 1993 by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, the leading Pan Arab Business & Economic magazine, Al Defaiya stands at the forefront of the Defence and Aerospace scenes in the Arab world.
Al Defaiya's uniqueness stems from several factors, including:
- Local know how coupled with renowned international expertise and an unparalleled network of field offices spread through out the world.
- Second to none editorial offering the widest range of locally tailored surveys, backed by regular interviews with Arab Defence Ministers, Local, Regional and International Experts.
- Full independence that has earned it the esteem of the highest officials in 20 Arab countries..
- Close contact with local Offset Bureaus, Offset Companies, Regional Delegates, Arab Military Attach’s in Europe, U.S.A., Russia and CIS, as well as other prominent players.
- Wide scope of circulation reaching top decision makers in the political, military, industrial, financial, and intellectual arenas.
- Unique source of market research and data, including the one and only ARABIC WORLD Defence ALMANAC.
- Active participation in all regional and most international Defence/Aerospace Exhibitions.
- On 15 June 2009, Al Defaiya launched a new unparalleled on-line service, www.defaiya.com, fully dedicated to Defence, Aerospace, Aviation, and Security in the Middle East and worldwide.
- Towards best serving its readers and advertisers, Al Defaiya magazine is available on ipad (since November 2012) and on www.defaiya.com (Since April 2015)