ISTANBUL (WAM)
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited SAHA EXPO 2026, Türkiye's premier defence and aerospace exhibition, taking place on May 5-9 at the Istanbul Expo Centre, as part of His Highness's working visit to the country.
During a tour of the exhibition’s pavilions, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed reviewed the latest advanced defence technologies and systems showcased by participating companies.
His Highness was also briefed on key innovations and advanced solutions in the fields of unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and defence manufacturing, and their role in supporting security and defence capabilities and enhancing readiness to keep pace with the rapid developments in this vital sector.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed affirmed that such specialised international exhibitions represent important platforms for strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise, and showcasing the latest global developments in defence industries and advanced technologies.
His Highness highlighted the UAE’s active participation, which, he said, reflects the vision of the country's wise leadership to strengthen partnerships and build an advanced defence ecosystem based on innovation, knowledge transfer and technology localisation.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed also praised the scale of participation and the high level of organisation of the exhibition.
The UAE pavilion features broad participation from several leading national companies showcasing the latest advanced defence technologies and systems across multiple fields, reflecting the significant progress achieved by the UAE’s defence industries.
SAHA Expo is regarded as one of the world’s leading specialised events in the defence, aerospace and aviation sectors.
It serves as an international platform bringing together major manufacturing companies, decision-makers, experts, and specialists from around the world, in addition to conferences and panel discussions highlighting the latest global trends in defence and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced military manufacturing.
The event also provides a platform for strengthening strategic partnerships and exchanging expertise.
A number of ministers and senior officials accompanied His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed during the visit.