Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said on Tuesday noted the growing importance of Idex, especially at a time where the region and the world are facing grave challenges and risk escalation, especially the threat of terrorism, which now represents one of the most serious challenges that threaten the world, and dictate its willingness to confront and work to eradicate it in order to preserve security of homelands, and the safety and stability of peoples.
He commended the continuing evolution in the UAE’s defence industries, both at the level of equipment or ammunition, expressing his hope that this strategic sector will witness further development in the near future and thus confirming the country’s ability to deter enemies and provides the UAE’s valiant armed forces with solutions and equipment enabling them to enhance their efficiency and undertake their defensive duties optimally.
Shaikh Mohammad wished all the best to Emirates Defence Industries Company, EDIC, which was established as a result of fruitful cooperation between Mubadala Development and Tawazun Holding, highlighting his confidence that this cooperation is the beginning of a new phase in which the UAE proves its superiority in the field of production of defence equipment and solutions that meet the nation’s needs.
Shaikh Mohammad confirmed that the growing ability of the UAE Armed Forces means more stamina and protection of the nation and that this growth strengthens confidence in the UAE’s ability to cooperate with sisterly countries in the region to confront common challenges under the turbulent conditions witnessed by different parts of our Arab world. Shaikh Mohammad stressed the importance of strengthening the bonds of integration and defence cooperation between GCC countries within the overall cooperation system of its countries, and building on what has been established and accomplished in this area.
