UAE Crown Prince Reviews AI & Drone Tech at Abu Dhabi's UMEX 2026 Expo

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visited the seventh editions of the UMEX and SimTEX exhibitions at ADNEC Centre. He reviewed the latest innovations in unmanned systems, AI, simulation, and training technologies across defense and civilian sectors. The event features participation from over 387 companies and 260 delegations from 39 countries. It serves as a key platform for exchanging strategic insights on future trends in unmanned systems and AI applications for transport, logistics, and energy.

Key Points: UAE Crown Prince Visits UMEX & SimTEX 2026 Defense Exhibitions

  • Crown Prince tours UMEX & SimTEX 2026
  • Reviews AI and drone innovations
  • 387 companies from 39 countries participate
  • Focus on defense and civilian tech applications
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UAE: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits UMEX and SimTEX 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed tours unmanned systems & AI innovations at Abu Dhabi exhibitions featuring 387 companies from 39 countries.

"reviewed the latest innovations... in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, simulation, training, and future technologies - Official Report"

Abu Dhabi, January 22

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seventh editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and the Simulation and Training Exhibition, organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 22 January 2026.

During the visit, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed reviewed the latest innovations presented by participating companies and institutions in unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, simulation, training, and future technologies across various civilian, commercial, and defence sectors.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed also visited several pavilions of government and private entities, as well as leading national and international companies participating in the two exhibitions, and was briefed on the latest technological developments in robotics, smart control systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and simulation and training solutions, in addition to industrial and commercial applications of artificial intelligence.

Accompanying His Highness during the visit were Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Mohamed bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Ghanem Sultan Ahmed Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court; Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group; and Brigadier General Mohammed Obaid Al Marshoudi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of UMEX and SimTEX 2026.

This year's editions feature the participation of more than 387 exhibiting companies and institutions and 260 delegations from 39 countries, alongside a distinguished group of experts, industry leaders and specialists from around the world.

The event provides a platform for exchanging ideas and strategic insights on the latest scientific developments and future trends in the unmanned systems sector, and the future of artificial intelligence applications and solutions in commercial and civilian sectors, as well as their importance in advancing transport and logistics systems, the energy sector, precision industries, and other key fields.

- ANI

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Priya S
The scale is huge - 387 companies from 39 countries! This shows how UAE is becoming a global hub for defence and tech exhibitions. Hope our Indian companies had a strong presence there.
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Rohit P
Good to see the emphasis on civilian and commercial applications too, not just defence. AI and drones can revolutionize agriculture and logistics in India if we adopt them properly.
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Sarah B
While the tech showcase is impressive, the article reads more like a protocol visit report. Would have liked more details on the actual innovations displayed, especially in AI simulation.
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Vikram M
UAE and India have strong ties. Collaborations in these sectors could be very beneficial. Our DRDO and private firms should explore joint ventures in unmanned systems technology.
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Karthik V
The future is in AI and autonomous systems. Hope our engineering students are paying attention to these global trends. Events like these set the direction for tech development.

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