The UAE national pavilion continued its robust activities on the second day of the Marrakech Air Show 2026, hosting a series of business meetings and official visits at the Moroccan Royal Air Force base. This event has garnered sustained interest in the UAE's capabilities within the defense, aviation, and aerospace sectors. The pavilion, which is supported by the Ministry of Defense of the UAE and the Tawazun Economic Council, is organized by ADNEC Group, featuring seven national entities including the Ministry of Defense, EDGE Group, Generation 5, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, and the publications 'Nation Shield' and 'Soldier'. This unified platform facilitates direct communication with international buyers, sector leaders, government representatives, and military delegations.
On the second day, notable visits were made by high-ranking officials and leaders from the defense, aviation, and aerospace sectors, as part of both Emirati and international delegations. The pavilion hosted 27 meetings among participating national entities, focusing on potential collaboration and business opportunities with international partners and sector representatives. Additionally, the pavilion attracted 980 visitors on the same day, continuing to draw interest from delegations eager to learn about the capabilities and solutions offered by participating national entities.
Capital Events, the event management arm of ADNEC Group, organized 37 meetings during the second day of the Marrakech Air Show, including 20 meetings aimed at promoting upcoming editions of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defense and Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), alongside their associated international defense conference in 2027. Scheduled to take place from January 25 to 29, 2027, these exhibitions are anticipated to be the largest in their history.
Furthermore, Capital Events conducted 11 meetings to promote the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2028, and six meetings to market the International Security and National Resilience Exhibition (ISNR), reflecting the growing international interest in Abu Dhabi's specialized events within the defense and security sectors. The heightened interest seen at the Marrakech Air Show is expected to enhance the international presence at IDEX, NAVDEX, and ISNR, with numerous exhibitors, industry leaders, and defense manufacturers expressing their desire to participate in future editions of these events.
With just two days remaining until the conclusion of the Marrakech Air Show 2026 on October 10, the UAE national pavilion continues its meetings and engagements, showcasing the capabilities and solutions provided by participating national entities. The Marrakech Air Show, held every two years, has evolved since its inception in 2008 into a premier event for the aviation and aerospace sectors in Morocco, serving as a key reference point for civil and military aviation and space sectors worldwide.
The UAE pavilion invites visitors of the Marrakech Air Show 2026 to visit at booths K1 and J3, where they can engage with senior leaders, engineers, and specialists from the participating national entities to exchange knowledge and strengthen strategic partnerships.
As reported by zawya.com.
