UMEX 2026

UMEX 2026 is the middle east’s premier event for drones, robotics & unmanned systems, highlighting the latest advancements in unmanned systems, fostering innovation, collaboration, and business growth in the industry. UMEX (Unmanned Systems Exhibition) and SimTEX (Simulation and Training Exhibition) 2026 will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

When is UMEX Abu Dhabi?

Hosted from 19-22 January 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the UMEX 2026 event will feature a dedicated commercial zone. This expansion is designed to align with the global commercial unmanned sector’s immense potential; highlighting the many advantages unmanned systems can bring to defense, ecology, the environment, civil applications, and humanitarian efforts.

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UMEX UAE 2026

The high-profile event offers access to both regional and international networks, enabling the sharing of important views and experiences with key-players in the field.

UMEX Abu Dhabi will showcase industry leading and growing unmanned systems segments from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions. The event is ideally positioned to provide a professional platform for manufacturers to meet operators and establish lucrative business relationships, whilst promoting the benefits of unmanned systems within defense, environment, civil and humanitarian sectors.

Why Attend UMEX and SIMTEX?

Building on the success of the previous UMEX conferences and exhibitions, the Middle East region is ready to welcome a bigger and better UMEX show in 2026, including the Simulation and Training (SIMTEX) zone first introduced in 2022, which reflects the growth and investment in this sector by the UAE and GCC countries. The 4 day event will also provide the opportunity to:

• Meet local and international manufacturers and providers of components required for unmanned systems in the air (UAVs), ground (UGVs), surface (USVs) and underwater (UUVs)
• Source unmanned systems, equipment, technologies, and vehicles
• Attend the Unmanned Systems Conference (January 19th 2026)
• Watch live unmanned systems demonstrations
• Network with regional Governments, Armed Forces, Official Delegations, academia and industry peers

Where is UMEX 2026?

UMEX is hosted at ADNEC – The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Situated in the capital of the UAE; Abu Dhabi, ADNEC is close to Abu Dhabi International Airport and 90 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Abu Dhabi is referred to not only as a gateway to the Middle East, but to the entire MENA region.

“The UMEX and SimTEX exhibitions, the only exhibitions of their kind in the Middle East region in this vital and futuristic field, reflect the vision of our wise leadership to promote the latest technologies that support stability and national security and drive sustainable development.” – His Excellency Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed bin Ghafan Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee.

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