Abu Dhabi, Jan. 20 (SANA) The 2026 Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) opened Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and will run until Jan. 22.
The two exhibitions are the first of their kind in the Middle East, dedicated to unmanned systems, robotics, simulation, and training technologies.
Distinguished experts from the UAE and abroad, along with leading national and international companies, participated in the exhibitions, showcasing the country’s advanced capabilities in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, simulation, and training. It also highlights the dynamic growth of national industries in this strategic sector, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
This year’s edition marks the largest in the exhibitions’ history since their 2015 inception, with 375 participating companies and brands — a 74% increase from the previous edition.
The UAE pavilion is the largest by exhibition space, followed by China and the U.S. National companies account for 45% of exhibitors.
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