A man takes pictures at the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Reuters
The first day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2021 has seen the UAE Armed Forces sign 19 deals, worth Dhs 5.03 billion, with local and international companies.
The deals came on the first day of the two exhibitions, which will run until Feb.25.
Staff Brigadier-General Mohammed Al Hassani, Official Spokesperson of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions, said: “The total amount of deals signed with international parties amounted to Dhs 1.091 billion, which is 22 per cent of the total value of deals. Meanwhile, the value of deals signed…