Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Khaled visit Umex and SimTEX 2022 exhibition - in pictures
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, tours the Umex and SimTEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. All following photos: Wam
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office attends the fifth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation Training Exhibition (SimTEX) in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The exhibition is organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) in co-operation with the UAE Ministry of Defence and is taking place at ADNEC. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Khaled toured the stands and examined some of the most eye-catching unmanned systems in the world today. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
During the visit, he met local and international companies and was briefed on the latest technologies in unmanned systems, such as drones and robotics for use in the civil and defence sectors.Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
First held in 2016, UMEX provides a platform to discuss the latest developments, trends and innovations in the UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) sector. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Hundreds of companies are displaying their products at the exhibition.
Among the main exhibitors is Abu Dhabi-based Edge, a conglomerate of two dozen defence companies.
The event features a Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), which aims to promote co-operation between the armed forces, manufacturers, academia and government agencies to deliver enhanced training and education programmes in the sector.
