UMEX & SimTEX 2026

20–22 January 2026

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, AE

Organiser

ADNEC Group / UAE Ministry of Defence

Audience

defence, government, autonomous systems, UAS operators, civil aviation

Edition

2026

Official site

https://www.umexabudhabi.ae/en

About

Premier MENA event for unmanned and autonomous systems — UAS, AI, simulation, dual-use defence/civil. 7th edition at ADNEC Abu Dhabi.

Why this matters for procurement

medium — UAS procurement growing GCC category; buyers include airport authorities

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Sources:www.defenseadvancement.com