Abu Dhabi to unite aviation events

Abu Dhabi plans to unite its six aviation and aerospace events in March 2016.

For the first time, Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week will take place from March 6 to 12, 2016.

The event which will run simultaneously in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will combine six trade, defence, entertainment, and sports events that were previously scattered all year round.

The week will include the second Unmanned System Exhibition (UMEX Abu Dhabi), the first Simulation Conference and Exhibition, the third Global Aerospace Summit, and fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, as well as the first edition of the Middle East Aviation Career Exhibition and Conference and the eighth Red Bull Air Race.

“We actively support initiatives that promote and develop the UAE’s aviation and aerospace industry and diversify our economy,” said Homaid Al Shemmari, the chief executive of Aerospace and Engineering Services at Mubadala Development.

The UMEX 2016 exhibition, which will take place from March 6 to 8, is expected to attract 5000 participants from around the world.

Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which will run from March 8 to 10, is expected to attract 13,000 visitors in its fourth edition next year.

The Red Bull Air Race on March 11 and 12 is expected to receive 80,000 visitors in 2016.

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