His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has toured several pavilions at Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place at Dubai World Central until 21 November 2025.
During the visit, His Highness reviewed the latest innovations and advanced technologies in the aviation, space and defence sectors, including unmanned aircraft systems, smart defence solutions and innovative technologies supporting advanced air operations, along with initiatives and innovations aimed at reinforcing sustainable practices in the aviation industry.
His Highness also met with several chief executives of major exhibiting companies and was briefed on the key trends and innovations showcased by these companies, as well as their future projects aimed at advancing the aviation, space and defence sectors.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed that the innovative solutions presented at this year’s Dubai Airshow in the fields of unmanned aircraft systems and smart defence capabilities reflect the rapid development taking place in the aviation and space sectors.
His Highness highlighted the importance of adopting advanced technologies that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the future readiness of these vital industries.
His Highness also emphasised the significance of Dubai Airshow as an international platform bringing together leading specialised companies, experts and decision-makers from around the world.
His Highness noted that this global event further reinforces the UAE as a key hub for innovation in the aviation, space and defence sectors, and helps broaden horizons for regional and international cooperation and strategic partnerships.
His Highness was accompanied during the tour by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council; His Excellency Staff Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince; Staff Major General Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence; and Staff Major General Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jabri, Assistant Minister of State for Digital Transformation, Technology and Artificial Intelligence at the Ministry of Defence and Executive Director of the Military Committee of Dubai Airshow, along with a number of senior officials and officers of the UAE Armed Forces.
