IDEX gets world reputation from military armament, equipment manufactures: Mohammed bin Rashid

Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has stressed the significance of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), which will kick start today, Sunday.
He told Emirates News Agency (WAM) in an interview that "we are proud about the success being scored by IDEX and increasing turnout from major industrial countries' companies. IDEX enjoys reputation among the military equipment and traditional armament manufacturers. Hence, they showcase the latest military technology at the UAE market".
Sheikh Mohammed noted that "IDEX is not an aim in itself, but a means for promotion of our country as it represents an opportunity for others, particularly foreigners to visit the UAE and get introduced to our achievements, Arab traditions and noble Islamic values", adding that it is also a chance for UAE people to interact with other cultures.
He indicated that the UAE was one of pioneers of exhibition industry, economic, tourism, technology, sports gatherings and others in the region. It has accomplished world-class infrastructure to organise and operate major exhibitions.
Sheikh Mohammed underlined that the exhibition industry and related fields required a number of factors to succeed and achieve the goals, citing the existence of the-state-of-art infrastructure, government facilitations and qualified UAE national cadres as examples for success. He noted that the UAE has been organising successful exhibitions such IDEX, Dubai Aviation Exhibition and others. – Emirates News Agency, WAM