Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) is set to highlight new initiatives that focus on enabling the defense and security industry and facilitating ecosystem growth, at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SIMTEX) 2022.
Opening on 20 February the exhibition, and accompanying conference, is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Mona Ahmed Al Jaber, Director of Corporate Communication at Tawazun, said: “We look forward to participating in this key event to demonstrate our support for the ongoing development of strategic industries and to promote technology transfer, innovation and the adoption of 4th Industrial Revolution technology.”
Al Jaber continued by saying that UMEX provides an ideal platform for Tawazun to connect with key industry players as well as with Emirati and local partners taking part in the exhibition.
“As the only event in the Middle East dedicated to drones, robotics, components and unmanned systems, UMEX offers a great opportunity for local defense and security companies to build partnerships with the world’s leading developers of unmanned systems, and to keep abreast with the latest technology,” added Al Jaber. She also indicated that Tawazun will announce a number of strategic partnerships and projects during the event.
She revealed that Tawazun’s pavilion will have a dedicated section for Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which offers complete industrial real estate solutions, including highly specialized manufacturing and storage facilities for the defense and security industry.
The Tawazun pavilion will also act as host to Emirates Defence Companies Council, the UAE’s primary communication platform between industry players.
Tawazun is the UAE defense and security acquisitions authority for the UAE Armed Forces and Abu Dhabi Police; driving economic value through the Tawazun Economic Program and initiatives, facilitating ecosystem growth and human capability development through global and local partnerships, and empowering technology & innovation through the defense and security R&D ecosystem.
