Abu Dhabi: Deals worth Dh5 billion were made on the very first day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex 2021), the first major in-person event to be held in the emirate amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The 15th edition of the event was attended by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who visited various pavilions and was introduced to the latest innovations in hi-tech equipment and technologies.
Highlights of the day included an action-packed opening ceremony featuring military demonstrations and aerial manoeuvres, in addition to the UAE Armed Forces awarding 19 contracts worth Dh5.030 billion.
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