The success of IDEX can also be attributed to its contribution to the national economy given the role it plays in attracting global investors in exhibitions and conferences industry to the UAE. The defence sector is one of the key pillars of Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030 and IDEX is the ideal platform that provides an opportunity to showcase the growing capabilities of the defence and security industry.
Saleh Al Marzooqi, IDEX Chief Executive Officer said: “We are overwhelmed by the response IDEX 2015 has already received from our partners and exhibitors. A platform like IDEX is a unique opportunity for the industry leaders to showcase and highlight the innovations and technologies that put Abu Dhabi on the forefront of the defence industry.”
Over two decades since its inception, IDEX has expanded enormously and introduced both NAVDEX (the region’s largest maritime defence exhibition) and UMEX (Unmanned Systems Exhibition), to take place alongside the core IDEX exhibition. This collective offering is genuinely unique and creates a compelling biennial event drawing the world’s entire defence industry to the UAE capital.
In the first hour of opening the online registration website, IDEX 2015 received over 700 requests from industry professionals across the world interested, which is a sign of the strong position IDEX is enjoying among the major international exhibitions.
The total naval defence spending in the Gulf and western Indian Ocean is likely to reach US$76.4 billion (Dh 280.6 billion) between 2010 and 2019. Driving growth in the naval defence sector, NAVDEX provides a dedicated platform on maritime security and its latest innovations and technology.
UMEX, on the other hand, provides a professional platform for manufacturers to meet operators and establish lucrative business relationships while promoting the ecological, environmental, civil and humanitarian benefits of unmanned systems.
IDEX is the world’s leading joint defence exhibition. IDEX takes place biennially under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and is organised by IDEX LLC (an ADNEC Group Company) in association with the UAE Armed Forces GHQ.
IDEX 2015 will feature the third edition of NAVDEX, the maritime security show that has quickly become the largest naval defence exhibition in the region, along with the first edition of UMEX, an unmanned systems technology show designed as an ideal business platform to promote and showcase the modern era of defence.
IDEX, NAVDEX & UMEX demonstrate the latest defence technologies across land, sea and air. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces. In 2013, IDEX and NAVDEX attracted 1,112 exhibiting companies and over 80,000 visitors.
Welcoming Tawazun as Strategic Partner, IDEX 2015 will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE from 22-26 February 2015.
