Emirates News Agency – IDEX mirrors UAE’s integrated growth and development: Chairman of EDGE Group

ABU DHABI, 18th February, 2023 (WAM) — Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group, said that for three decades, IDEX has reflected the UAE’s development as a showcase platform for the defense sector’s attention and wide recognition as the world’s most advanced Military solutions, technological advances and innovations, while also being a barometer of changing international geopolitical realities, underscore the ever-present need to rise to the challenge in order to achieve a more secure and prosperous future.

In a statement to the Al Jundi Journal, a monthly military and cultural journal issued by the Ministry of Defense ahead of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX), Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), the Chairman of EDGE Group said that if we look back at the past 30 years, we will Will recognize the UAE’s tremendous achievements in developing sovereign defense capabilities, achieving self-reliance in these key security areas, and contributing to extraordinary economic development in line with the nation’s forward-looking vision by supporting domestic advanced manufacturing for international export Leadership vision.
He added: “Today, IDEX is the most important date in our calendar and one of the largest defense exhibitions in the world, providing a solid platform for industry stakeholders, both established and start-ups, to Exhibit state-of-the-art technology-art solutions and generate new business in a collaborative environment that fosters dialogue and encourages discussion of the latest industry trends and developments.
”EDGE has grown into one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defense groups in just three years, and I would like to thank the Department of Defense for organizing IDEX under its auspices and for continuing to play an integral role in our presence on the world stage success. As we approach what is sure to be a hugely successful event this year, EDGE and its portfolio of 20 companies will proudly showcase UAE-made advanced air, land and sea domain products and solutions with a clear focus on autonomous systems, smart weapons , electronic warfare, intelligence and secure communications,”
He concluded by saying that we congratulate IDEX on its 30 years of success as a source of national pride and wish it well now and in the future.