Emirates News Agency – UAE relentlessly strives to build strong professional army: MoD Commander of Joint Operations

ABU DHABI, 18th February, 2020 (WAM) — Since the Alliance’s inception, the UAE’s wise leadership has worked tirelessly to ensure security, stability, development and peace, and to build an advanced nation, a prosperous economy and a A strong and professional army, said Major General Saleh Mohammed Saleh Al Ameri, Commander of Joint Operations at the UAE Ministry of Defence.
“Using science and knowledge as weapons, the heroes of this army have made the ultimate sacrifice for their homeland, and are ready to contribute to the building and maintenance of regional and international peace, using the latest cutting-edge technology in fundamental and principled The foundation for building on was set by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who said: “We seek peace, respect the rights of our neighbours, care for our friends, but we still need an army capable of protecting our homeland. In this context, the UAE invests heavily in military exhibitions and conferences, most notably the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX),” Saleh Mohammed Saleh Al Ameri told Al Jundi Journal, a monthly military and cultural magazine published by the Ministry of Defence, who was in charge of the campaign.
“The current edition of IDEX is the culmination of 30 years of achievement and excellence, as the expo has become a global platform dedicated to the defense industry and a destination for the most eminent decision makers, specialists and specialists in this important field, which helps to highlight The great efforts of the UAE’s wise leadership to improve the present and future of the country’s defense industry,” he said.

“These efforts are in line with a comprehensive development vision aimed at making the UAE one of the most advanced countries in the world. Despite stiff competition from other defense exhibitions, IDEX and NAVDEX have a presence at international defense exhibitions, helping to boost the UAE’s presence locally place in the fields of military-industrial innovation and development, economic prosperity and general rejuvenation.”

Furthermore, he added that the event is an important opportunity for the UAE and participating countries to strengthen military cooperation and coordination, as well as to strike important deals of mutual interest, as it gives domestic companies the opportunity to work together under one umbrella with international companies and exchange companies Advice and search for suitable defense solutions to enhance the global presence of local companies and develop their expertise, such as EDGE Group, which has become one of the top 25 leading companies in the global defense industry, honored by President Sheikh His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “A fundamental aspect of organizing quality defense exhibitions is to provide opportunities for national companies and institutions to strengthen their reputation as specialist manufacturers of defense products that meet the highest international standards. Status. Quality.”