UAE Armed Forces Chief visits World Defence Show

Tuesday, 8 March 2022 07:42

By ARN News Staff

The Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces has visited the World Defence Show in Riyadh at the official invitation of Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili.

During his visit, Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi was briefed on the latest technology and know-how in the defence industry.

He also visited the UAE's pavilion which hosts a number of Emirati companies specialising in aviation, technology, security and manufacturing.

The four-day show, which features nearly 600 exhibitors from over 40 countries, runs March 6-10.

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