UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • The LODD stand displaying unmanned aerial vehicles at UMEX 2026, an exhibition for drones, robotics and unmanned systems, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The LODD stand displaying unmanned aerial vehicles at UMEX 2026, an exhibition for drones, robotics and unmanned systems, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The International Golden Group stand. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The International Golden Group stand. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The Norinco Stand. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The Norinco Stand. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Visitors inspect the exhibition at the 7th UMEX and SimTEX in Abu Dhabi. EPA
    Visitors inspect the exhibition at the 7th UMEX and SimTEX in Abu Dhabi. EPA
  • Visitors inspect the THeMIS Observe at Milrem Robotics during the event. EPA
    Visitors inspect the THeMIS Observe at Milrem Robotics during the event. EPA
  • The exhibitions run until January 22. EPA
    The exhibitions run until January 22. EPA
  • Visitors inspect the JOBY section at the event. EPA
    Visitors inspect the JOBY section at the event. EPA
  • Visitors tour the event. EPA
    Visitors tour the event. EPA
  • The K2 autonomous firefighting boat on display. Antonie Robertson/The National
    The K2 autonomous firefighting boat on display. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Visitors view TAWAZUN VR training goggles at the event. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Visitors view TAWAZUN VR training goggles at the event. Antonie Robertson/The National

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