The International Defense Exhibition and Conference, IDEX, is recognised internationally as a leading platform for the world’s defense industry to meet and showcase the latest technology, systems and equipment.
IDEX takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which is centrally located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The state-of-the-art exhibition centre, completed in 2009, is the largest centre of its kind in the Middle East.
The IDEX exhibition takes over 100% of the exhibition centre utilising 124,000sqm of event space.
In 2013, the event will feature:
* Indoor exhibition stands, including the first-time exhibitor zone, spread across 12 exhibition halls and the centre’s concourse and atrium spaces.
* The outside Capital Plaza filled with the media centre, exhibition stands, outside displays and exhibitor chalets.
* The ADNEC Grandstand features the opening ceremony stage and demonstration track,
* The IDEX Helicopter Pavilion and the NAVDEX exhibition at the ADNEC Marina.
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Population
Official Languages
ArabicEnglish
Hindu
Persian
Government
Head of State
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Export Destinations
Japan (17.27%,) South Korea (10.49%), India (9.96%), Iran (6.82%)
Import Sources
China (15.03%), India (14.27%), US (8.44%), Germany (5.81%)
Country Brief United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most dynamic and diversified economies in the Middle East. The country has experienced strong economic growth during the past decade largely underpinned by its vast hydrocarbon resources sector. Successful efforts have been made to diversify away from dependence on oil and gas exports and a solid industrial base has been created together with a very strong services sector. The establishment of free zones has been an important feature of this dive policy and the reform of property laws has provided a major boost to the real estate and tourism sectors. The diversification attempts are most clearly seen in the reinvention of the emirate of Dubai into a world class hub for tourism, real estate and trade.
The pace and scale of construction activities in the UAE has been phenomenal in recent years with developments in residential and commercial properties as well as tourist resorts and industrial facilities. Massive infrastructure developments in roads, rail, ports, airports and telecommunications have also been made.
While the effects of the global economic meltdown multiplied by Dubai’s debt burden have caused a slowdown in economic growth in the country as in other in 2009, the economy is projected to rebound in 2010. The country has the one of the highest GDP per capita in the Middle East and has a growing population that provides a ready market with high spending power. With reliable and extensive infrastructure in place, it is can serve as a suitable base from which to access the wider Middle Eastern
region.
Trade and investment relations between the UAE and South Africa have been growing over time, but, there still lies much scope for further developments. Imports exceeded exports to the country for the first time in 2008. Furthermore, a number of South African companies have established a presence in the UAE in various industries. UAE companies have also made several investments in estate and telecommunications sectors.
The Wesgro Country brief comprises a full overview of trade and investment opportunities in the UAE, with a political, economic and regulatory overview.
The updated Wesgro IQ Fact Sheet on the UAE provides updated trade and investment trends for the UAE, South Africa and the Western Cape.
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