ties, which are expected to open up new avenues for cooperation in the defence and security spheres. The harmonious relationship between the UAE and India will be further cemented and cooperation on bilateral, regional and multilateral fronts will be enhanced in the post-Covid era. IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region.
CS Vishwakarma DGOF & Chairman of OFB
IDEX is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and is organised by the Capital Events in association and with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces. All IDEX badge holders are exempted from the 10day quarantine procedure on their arrival into Abu Dhabi. This step has been taken to facilitate the arrival of international delegations from all over the world. IDEX continues to offer exhibiting companies the opportunity to demonstrate equipment and crafts. Daily choreographed displays will take place on the water and on the purpose-
Rear Admiral V K Saxena, IN (Retd.) CMD, GRSE
built demonstration track. In addition, exhibiting companies are invited to host private demonstrations of their vehicles and crafts. NAVDEX, the Maritime Security Area features local and international exhibitors who specialise in naval, maritime and coastal security technology, equipment and crafts. Located on the dock edge, NAVDEX also features on-water exhibits, daily demonstrations and visiting navy vessels. For over 27 years, the successes of both the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions have added to the UAE's record of international achievements.
Cmde Siddharth Mishra (Retd) CMD, BDL
VAdm Narayan Prasad CMD, MDL
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