Opening 11th International Defence Exhibition IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1702131.

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IDEX 2013
Tri-Service defence exhibition
17 - 21 February 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Today opening of the Tri-Service International Defence Exhibition and Conference IDEX 2013, and second edition of NAVDEX (Naval Defence Exhibition) which will be held from the 17 to 21 February 2013 at Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates under the patronage of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

“Idex is the largest exhibition for public security and armaments in the Middle East and is held every two years in Abu Dhabi,” Colonel Khader Al Aydarous, head of Idex 2013 media committee and head of the Media and Communication Department at the UAE Armed Forces, told the Gulf News

Colonel Al Aydarous, added:“This year’s event is different from the previous one. Two years ago, many countries were under the repercussions of the financial crisis and now the number of exhibitors taking part in the event had increased remarkably,” said Al Aydarous.

“The number of companies taking part is 1,112 companies representing 58 countries and 38 national pavilions,” said Colonel Ayadarous, adding that Idex 2013 provides business atmosphere for international solution providers across land, sea and air sectors.

“Up to 77 ministers of defence , 79 top commanders and chiefs of staff and military delegates from 82 countries will be attending the launch of IDEX 2013 and as for heads of state it is a the task of the protocol department,” he remarked.