• The pavilion welcomed more than 5,750 visitors and hosted 418 business meetings during the five-day SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul.
• The pavilion highlights the UAE's pivotal role in fostering international defence and aviation partnerships

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 10 May 2026 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Pavilion has concluded its successful participation in the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition, held from 5 to 9 May in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, the UAE National Pavilion's participation in SAHA 2026 underscored the nation's commitment to advancing international cooperation and fostering strategic partnerships across the defence and aerospace sectors.

The pavilion attracted significant attention from participating delegations and industry representatives, becoming a focal point for senior government officials, military leaders, defence technology experts, and representatives from major global companies.

Over the exhibition's five days, the UAE National Pavilion welcomed more than 5,750 visitors, including over 750 visitors on the final day alone, reflecting the UAE's growing prominence as a global leader in advanced defence and aerospace technologies.

It also hosted 418 strategic meetings across exhibitor booths and dedicated meeting spaces, including 68 on the closing day, further cementing its role as a catalyst for strategic engagement and global collaboration.

The pavilion provided a strategic platform for leading Emirati companies, including EDGE Group, Generation 5, and AAL Group, to present their latest security solutions and smart defence systems on a global stage, highlighting the UAE's advanced capabilities in defence, security, and aerospace.

Additionally, the pavilion facilitated the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), cementing its position as a catalyst for strategic partnerships across these critical sectors.

Capital Events, the event management arm of ADNEC Group, engaged with international delegations and leading companies, discussing the upcoming editions of the group's flagship events, including the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) in 2027, as well as the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SIMTEX) scheduled for 2028.

The UAE National Pavilion's impactful presence at SAHA 2026 reaffirmed its status as a global platform for showcasing the nation's advanced defence and aerospace capabilities and fostering strategic partnerships between leading national companies and international partners to drive innovation, strategic dialogue, and collaboration in these critical sectors.