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IDEX MENA : Event Name
Category: Arms and Ammunition
Event Date: 17 – 21 February, 2025
Frequency: Biennial
Location: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Khaleej Al Arabi St – Al Rawdah – Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Organizer: Capital Events – ADNEC Group Company, PO Box 5546, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +97124063475
Email: marketing[at]idexuae.ae
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here!
IDEX MENA 2025: About
The international defence exhibition and conference (IDEX) is the most strategically important tri-service defence exhibition in the world.
IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the 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.
Patronage and Organizer:
- IDEX is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirate and is organized by the Capital Events in association and with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces.
Location:
- IDEX takes place biennially at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which is centrally located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The IDEX exhibition takes over 100% of the state-of-the-art exhibition centre, utilizing 133,000sqm of event space.
12 Indoor Exhibition Halls:
- 1100’s of local and international defence manufacturers and contractors will fill over 35,000 sqm of exhibition space running through the 12 exhibition halls, the concourse and the atrium.
Outdoorspace:
- The outside Capital Plaza features the media centre, exhibition stands, outside displays and exhibitor chalets.
Live Demonstrations:
- 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-built demonstration track. In addition, exhibiting companies are invited to host private demonstrations of their vehicles and crafts.
Highlights:
- 1,30,000 Visitors
- 1,350+ Exhibitors
- 65 Countries
- 165,000 SQM Space
Naval defence and maritime security exhibition (NAVDEX)
NAVDEX, the Maritime Security Area features local and international exhibitors who specialize 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.
International Defence Conference
This conference marks the second time that two of the region’s signature and most well-attended events—the Abu Dhabi International Offset Conference (ADIOC) and the IDEX Conference—will be combined into a single “must attend” event for Defence, security, academic communities and companies operating in the region and internationally.
Why Exhibit?
98% of exhibitors would recommend IDEX as a “must participate” in the global defence show:
IDEX continues to attract a growing wealth of international decision-makers from within the defence industry, alongside key representatives from governments, armed forces and the key military personnel. Strong representation from GCC and MENA countries make IDEX the prime platform to reach such important audience.
Top reasons your company must participate at IDEX:
- Position your company to be one of the top leaders in defence technologies and solutions
- Gain access to global leaders, policy and decision makers
- Profile your technologies and projects and meet global defence contractors
- Reach thousands of prime contractors, OEMs and international delegations
- Align your brand to a high profile regional and international event marketing campaign
- Benefit from global media coverage
Who Visits?
Participants at IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 will have the opportunity to meet and engage with:
REGIONAL ATTENDEES
- The central location of the United Arab Emirates within the Middle East attracts visitors from countries of the surrounding regions. These include representatives from each of the GCC (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia), North Africa and the Asian Subcontinent countries.
AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE
- IDEX & NAVDEX are truly international events and attract visitors from around the world, including officials and decision makers from Asia, Europe, America and Australasia.
OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS
- Official Delegations from around the world are invited to attend IDEX, hosted by the UAE Armed Forces. The Official Delegations will attend the opening ceremony and tour the exhibition during their daily individually timetabled visits.
SENIOR ATTENDEES
- The Official Delegations include individuals and representatives from Defence Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Army, Navy and Airforce Commanders. Also attending IDEX are local, regional and international high profile visitors and officials from Government, industry and the Armed Forces.
