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Dr Michel Alaby

18 Brazilian firms to showcase at Idex

ABU DHABI, February 15, 2017

The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce has announced that 18 Brazilian companies will highlight products and services in the upcoming International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The biennial show takes place from February 19 to 23 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The participating companies are being hosted by the Brazilian Defence and Security Industries Association (ABIMDE) at a dedicated 312-sq-m pavilion. The Ministry of Defence of Brazil along with Embraer, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, will also attend the biennial arms and defence technology event.

Brazil is a leading supplier of lethal and non-lethal weaponry, vehicles, armoured vehicles, and aircrafts in the Middle East. Its participation in Idex 2017 will further strengthen its presence in the region as it showcases domestic solutions such as command and control systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, and armour plating. Brazilian companies will also look to establish partnerships with regional firms to further penetrate the market.

According to a recent report by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil, the country exported $146.7 million worth of defence and security products to the Arab World in 2016, registering an increase of 14 per cent over 2015. With imports of $65.5 million last year, Saudi Arabia remains Brazil’s largest market in this segment in the region. The UAE trailed close behind with $36 million worth of defence imports at an increase of 89 per cent over the previous year.

Dr Michel Alaby, secretary general and CEO, Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Middle East has been a key market for defence and security solutions for Brazil and therefore, the presence of Brazilian companies at Idex will enable them to establish new partnerships with companies from the region. It is a perfect platform to meet new clients, give live product demonstrations, and get insights on the latest technology and products that are in demand in the region. We are confident that Brazilian firms will cater to unmanned systems and technologies requirements and secure deals with some of the leading players in the region.”

Brazilian companies representing the aerospace engineering, simulators, drones, command systems, control and combat, personal ballistic protection, armour products, ammunition, non-lethal weapons, temporary shelters, naval engineering, rockets, drone and cell phone jammers, signals, military logistics, and light weaponry segments will be present at Idex 2017.

These include A.S. Avionics Service, Akaer Engenharia, Altave, Atech, BCA, CBC, Cecil, Condor, Domus, Emgepron, Fly Sistemas, Gespi, IACIT, Índios Pirotecnia, M&K, Safety Wall, Smart Power, and Taurus. – TradeArabia News Service




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