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Gulf Today
20-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Tawazun to lead UAE Pavilion at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye
The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 27 July participation embodies the UAE's sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defence sector, led by specialist institutions with the expertise to advance industrial capability. The national pavilion will be overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), in line with its central role in supporting local defence industries and enhancing their global competitiveness. The UAE Pavilion will host a number of leading national companies operating in the defence and technology sectors, including EDGE Group, Calidus, and Capital Events — the latter showcasing ongoing preparations for the 2027 editions of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions. Also taking a central role is Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which will highlight its strategic expansion plans aimed at developing an advanced and enabling industrial ecosystem. TIP will also present its capabilities as a national platform for attracting defence-related industrial investment and high-tech manufacturers, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading industrial hub in the region. Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun, stated: 'Our participation in IDEF 2025 is a continuation of our strategy to build strategic industrial partnerships and strengthen channels of cooperation with key regional and international defence markets. Türkiye is a vital partner in our shared drive for innovation and the development of modern, effective defence systems.' 'With the support of the UAE's wise leadership, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement continues to advance national defence industries, enhancing their global competitiveness through access to cutting-edge technologies, the expansion of strategic partnerships, and investment in qualified Emirati talent.' he added. Al Romaithi noted that this participation forms part of the Council's recently launched 2025–2028 strategic plan, which aims to develop a fully integrated defence industrial enablement, advanced technology adoption, and the attraction and development of national talent. The plan also seeks to deepen international cooperation, support economic diversification, and cement the UAE's status as a global hub for defence and security industries. The UAE's participation in this prominent international event — ranked as the world's fourth-largest defence exhibition by number of exhibitors — reflects the nation's ambition to cement its leadership in defence innovation, sovereign technology, and a knowledge- and sustainability-driven economy. WAM
Al Etihad
20-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Tawazun to lead UAE Pavilion at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye
ABU DHABI (WAM) The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from July 22 to 27, 2025. This participation embodies the UAE's sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defence sector, led by specialist institutions with the expertise to advance industrial capability. The national pavilion will be overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), in line with its central role in supporting local defence industries and enhancing their global competitiveness. The UAE Pavilion will host a number of leading national companies operating in the defence and technology sectors, including EDGE Group, Calidus, and Capital Events — the latter showcasing ongoing preparations for the 2027 editions of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions. Also taking a central role is Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which will highlight its strategic expansion plans aimed at developing an advanced and enabling industrial ecosystem. TIP will also present its capabilities as a national platform for attracting defence-related industrial investment and high-tech manufacturers, reinforcing the UAE's position as a leading industrial hub in the region. Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun, Matar Ali Al Romaithi, stated, 'Our participation in IDEF 2025 is a continuation of our strategy to build strategic industrial partnerships and strengthen channels of cooperation with key regional and international defence markets. Türkiye is a vital partner in our shared drive for innovation and the development of modern, effective defence systems.' 'With the support of the UAE's wise leadership, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement continues to advance national defence industries, enhancing their global competitiveness through access to cutting-edge technologies, the expansion of strategic partnerships, and investment in qualified Emirati talent,' he added. Al Romaithi noted that this participation forms part of the Council's recently launched 2025–2028 strategic plan, which aims to develop a fully integrated defence industrial enablement, advanced technology adoption, and the attraction and development of national talent. The plan also seeks to deepen international cooperation, support economic diversification, and cement the UAE's status as a global hub for defence and security industries. The UAE's participation in this prominent international event — ranked as the world's fourth-largest defence exhibition by number of exhibitors — reflects the nation's ambition to cement its leadership in defence innovation, sovereign technology, and a knowledge- and sustainability-driven economy.
Al Etihad
10-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Tawazun, Advanced Technology Research Council sign agreement on national defence R&D
10 July 2025 15:11 ABU DHABI (WAM) Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) and Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) have signed a collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening the fields of research, development, and agreement supports the advancement of high-impact technological capabilities across the UAE's defence and security the agreement, both parties will develop joint programmes and initiatives focused on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous systems, secure communications, and advanced also aims to translate scientific research into practical applications that support national security priorities and contribute to building a knowledge-based innovation collaboration reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the readiness of the defence sector by leveraging local expertise and directing resources towards initiatives that reinforce national content and data-driven signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement. The agreement was signed by Shahab Issa Abu Shahab, Director-General of ATRC, and Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi, CEO of Operations at Shahab said, 'Advanced technologies are playing an increasingly rapid role in supporting various industries, both defence and civilian. This calls for a reformulation of research and development methodologies to keep pace with this growing interconnectedness. Through our partnership with the Tawazun Council, we seek to enhance integration between the two sides in a way that drives innovation in vital sectors such as transportation, energy, and telecommunications.'He added, "The exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two sectors remains a fundamental pillar for developing innovative solutions capable of meeting future demands.'The agreement between Tawazun and ATRC underscores the UAE's forward-looking approach to integrating advanced technologies across sectors of strategic leaning on ATRC's cutting-edge R&D capabilities and growing pipeline of locally nurtured talent, national sovereign entities like Tawazun are driving collaborative innovation that reinforces the country's security architecture, accelerating the shift toward a diversified, knowledge-driven Hashmi stated, 'An effective R&D ecosystem in the defence sector depends on integration between national institutions and the strategic alignment of capabilities. This partnership with ATRC marks a strategic step towards unifying institutional efforts by connecting the ATRC's advanced research capacities with Tawazun's national priorities, in line with the evolving security and defence needs of the UAE.' 'This initiative aims to accelerate technological advancement in the defence sector by focusing on priority areas, empowering Emirati talent, and strengthening collaboration between government entities, research centres, and industry. The goal is to ensure a tangible and lasting impact on the UAE's national defence ecosystem,' he added.
