Marrakech:The UAE Pavilion concluded its participation at the Marrakech Airshow 2026 with significant achievements. The Pavilion featured a collaboration of notable Emirati entities, including EDGE Group, Generation 5 Holding, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, Nation Shield, and Al Jundi Journal.
According to Emirates News Agency, the final day saw Emirati companies conducting eight meetings with global defence technology firms and international entities. EDGE Group led with two meetings, Generation 5 Holding held one, Multi Level Group had two, and Resource Industries participated in three meetings.
The Pavilion attracted 3,100 visitors on its last day alone, marking the highest single-day turnout of the event. Overall, the Pavilion welcomed a total of 6,328 visitors over the four-day airshow.
Capital Events, the event management division of ADNEC Group, held 58 meetings during the airshow to promote future editions of key defence exhibitions, namely the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX), the International Defence Conference (IDC), and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), scheduled for January 25th to 29th, 2027. These events are anticipated to be the largest in their history.
Additionally, there were 29 meetings focused on the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2028 and 19 meetings for the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR), highlighting the expanding global interest in Abu Dhabi's defence and security event portfolio. The increased attention at Marrakech Airshow 2026 further solidified the global reputation of IDEX, NAVDEX, and ISNR, with numerous participants expressing interest in the 2027 editions.
Following Marrakech, the UAE Pavilion's 2026 roadshow will continue, including participation at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan.
