Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently visited the seventh editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), organized by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement. The event is being held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi and will continue until 22 January 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, during his visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed explored the latest innovations showcased by participating companies and institutions in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, simulation, training, and future technologies across civilian, commercial, and defence sectors. He engaged with various pavilions of government and private entities, as well as prominent national and international companies, to gain insights into the recent advancements in robotics, smart control systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and simulation and training solutions.
The Crown Prince was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Ghanem Sultan Ahmed Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court; Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group; and Brigadier General Mohammed Obaid Al Marshoudi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of UMEX and SimTEX 2026.
This year's editions have attracted more than 387 exhibiting companies and institutions, along with 260 delegations from 39 countries. The event serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and strategic insights on the latest scientific developments and future trends in the unmanned systems sector. It also explores the future of artificial intelligence applications and solutions in commercial and civilian sectors, emphasizing their importance in advancing transport and logistics systems, the energy sector, precision industries, and other significant fields.