IDEX Defence Conference 2017, part of the 13th International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) and the fourth Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2017), began today at the headquarters of the National Archives in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, decision markers and industry experts attended the opening of the conference.

IDEX and NAVDEX 2017 will officially open tomorrow, Sunday, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC.