Marrakech:The UAE Pavilion has successfully wrapped up its participation at the Marrakech Airshow 2026. The Pavilion featured prominent entities such as EDGE Group, Generation 5 Holding, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, Nation Shield, and Al Jundi Journal.
According to Emirates News Agency, Emirati companies engaged in eight meetings with representatives from global defense technology firms and international entities on the final day. EDGE Group held two meetings, Generation 5 Holding had one, Multi Level Group engaged in two, and Resource Industries conducted three meetings.
The Pavilion saw an impressive turnout, attracting 3,100 visitors on the final day alone, marking the highest single-day attendance of the event. Over the four days, a total of 6,328 visitors attended the Pavilion.
Throughout the airshow, Capital Events, the event management arm of ADNEC Group, conducted 58 meetings to promote the upcoming editions of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX), the International Defence Conference (IDC), and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX), scheduled from January 25th to 29th, 2027. These events are anticipated to be the largest in their history.
In addition, 29 meetings were held to promote the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2028, and 19 meetings aimed at promoting the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR), highlighting the increasing international interest in Abu Dhabi's defense and security event portfolio.
The significant interest generated during the Marrakech Airshow 2026 underscores the global standing of IDEX, NAVDEX, and ISNR, with many exhibitors, industry leaders, and defense companies expressing interest in the 2027 editions.
Looking beyond Marrakech, the Pavilion's 2026 roadshow will continue with planned participation in the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan.
