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ADASI named strategic partner for the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference, UMEX 2016

Publication Date: 12 Oct 2015

The Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2016, which will demonstrate the latest defence technologies across land, sea and air at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 6-8 March next year, has announced its strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), the region’s first reliable one-stop solutions provider within the autonomous systems industry.

The partnership agreement was formalised at a ceremony attended by His Excellency Staff Brigadier Pilot  Ali Bin Musleh Al Ahbabi, Director of Office of H.H Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Homaid Al Shemmari, Chairman of ADASI, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Acting Group CEO of ADNEC and Ali Al Yafei, CEO of ADASI.

Scheduled to run from March 6 to 12, 2016, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the upcoming edition of the biennial Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week (ADAAW) will converge a number specialized aviation and aerospace events.

The second edition of UMEX, organised by ADNEC in cooperation with the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, will showcase new, advanced unmanned technologies and demonstrate the utilisation of such technologies in both civil and military scenarios. The exhibition attracts regional and international experts working in the field, providing a platform for the industry as a whole to meet, exchange ideas, discuss technology, develop partnerships and explore business opportunities, in the defense sector which is expected to see spend of over USD one billion in the MENA region alone in the next ten years.

As UMEX’s Strategic Partner, ADASI will be showcasing its holistic world-class advanced unmanned systems solutions, its end user requirement analysis model to deliver tailored solutions and its ancillary services including equipment selection and procurement support.

Homaid Al Shemmari, ADASI Chairman said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with UMEX 2016 building on our long-term association with IDEX. This sponsorship reflects our aim to promote the UAE’s defence industry, especially around the promising area of unmanned systems, and enable the security of our critical national infrastructure, in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 initiative.”

He continued, “We are contributing to Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision this through the development of a competitive, locally based capability in autonomous systems, by providing opportunities for the next generation of Emirati defence industry leaders, in collaboration with the some of the world’s leading international unmanned systems organisations to provide world-class solutions.”

 Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Acting Group CEO of ADNEC said: "We welcome this strategic partnership with ADASI, one of the leading specialised, next generation technology companies in the defence industry. UMEX is a unique opportunity for the world’s unmanned systems sector to come together under one roof to showcase their technologies to a unique range of potential GCC government and military clients, drive relationship building, collaboration, innovation and join development across the industry and act as a catalyst for the further development of the UAE’s unmanned systems capability, of which ADASI is an integral part.

He added, “ADNEC is fully committed to the successful deliver of this high-profile event which will further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a global destination for international conferences and exhibitions in support of the realisation of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision.”

Ali Al Yafei, CEO of ADASI expressed his pleasure in  ADASI being chosen as UMEX 2016 UMEX 2016  strategic partner for a second year running, by saying: “This cooperation is a continuation of a long and fruitful relationship between IDEX and ADASI which essentially endorses our ambition to benefit and  nurture the autonomous systems industry  here in the UAE.  This enables us to establish a vital foundation that will increase and encourage the participation of Emiratis in this sector.”

This is a must-attend event for the global aviation and aerospace sector. UMEX 2016 will run concurrently with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain biennial Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week roadshow and bringing together a whole host of global and aviation exhibitions to include; the first edition Simulation Exhibition and Conference; third edition of the Global Aerospace Summit; the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, as well as the first edition of the Middle East Aviation Career Exhibition & Conference and the eighth edition of the Red Bull Air Race. Each consisting of a number of industries largest international players in the trade, defense, entertainment, and sports industries sectors with a focus on providing a one stop shop of solution providers under one roof.

The UMEX 2016 and Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Weekis anticipated to attract a whole host of decision makers and international experts from the aviation and aerospace industry field, along with a significant number of trade visitors and the general public.

A number of leading Abu Dhabi-based entities including Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), Mubadala Development Company, Abu Dhabi Airports, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council will join hands in organizing Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week.

The UMEX event will seek to boost the status of Abu Dhabi as a leading global hub of aviation and aerospace, business tourism and specialised fairs and events in the field of aerospace and aviation.  Abu Dhabi has successfully established a unique economic model through developing a number of promising sectors identified by Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, among which aviation and aerospace feature as a key pillar.

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) is the first UAE Company to offer clients a comprehensive range of services to cover all types of autonomous systems. ADASI offers holistic solutions, starting with joint analysis of end-users’ needs, through formalization of their requirements, to equipment selection and procurement. ADASI also offers product or system design, development, testing and commissioning of localized subsystems and systems, and other engineering solutions, as well as training of customer teams, operational support and systems maintenance.

ADASI’s scope of activity includes the acquisition, operation and maintenance of autonomous systems for air, land and sea use, as well as their modification and systems integration, including the addition of alternative payloads. For more information, please visit ADASI website: www.adasi.ae

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre has previously won industry awards for its sustained efforts in boosting the MICE sector in Abu Dhabi and offering flexible, state-of-the art and technologically advanced facilities for exhibitions, congresses and corporate events. It has organised and hosted many large scale events including IDEX, one of the largest international industry-specialised exhibitions, as well as the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX).

ADNEC offers 133,000 sq m of inter-connected floor space to match the needs of a wide variety of events and exhibitions. Equipped with modern facilities and built to international standards, the venue attracted 1.6 million people to 327 events in 2014.