Kuala lumpur: The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion concluded its participation in the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026 on a high note, capping four days of exceptional engagement, strategic partnerships, and global collaboration at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was organized by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement. The pavilion drew significant attention from international defence and security organizations, underscoring the UAE's commitment to fostering cross-border partnerships and advancing the global defence industry.
The pavilion welcomed over 1,400 visitors on the final day, bringing the cumulative four-day total to 6,645 visitors, including senior government officials, high-ranking military leaders, and key decision-makers from leading international companies. Distinguished visitors on the last day included His Royal Highness Raja Ja'afar ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa, Crown Prince of Perak; Mubarak Saeed Ahmed Burshaid Aldhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Malaysia; Sheikh Abbas bin Ibrahim Al Harthy, Ambassador of Oman to Malaysia; and Major General Tawfik Mokhtar, Egypt's Minister of Interior.
Over the exhibition's duration, the pavilion received high-level delegations from 21 countries, including official delegations from Malaysia, the US, Oman, Australia, Egypt, and Fiji on the final day. This further solidified its role as a leading platform for cross-border cooperation and strategic dialogue in the global defence sector.
On the final day, the pavilion facilitated 49 high-impact meetings between participating Emirati defence companies and senior representatives of key international organizations, exploring avenues for collaboration and long-term partnership opportunities. Across the four days, the pavilion hosted a total of 285 meetings, setting a new benchmark for strategic engagement and reinforcing the UAE's position as a trusted partner in key regional and global defence markets.
Leading Emirati defence and security companies, including EDGE Group, Calidus, Resource Industries, and ASIS Boats, presented their latest multi-domain defence innovations. Their offerings spanned unmanned systems, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, aerial and land systems, and maritime defence, drawing sustained interest from visiting delegations. This positioned the UAE as a center of excellence in next-generation defence manufacturing and technology development.
The UAE National Pavilion served as a gateway for the global defence community to engage with the UAE's leading companies and explore their innovative solutions.
