NAVDEX 2017 is the leading naval defense and maritime security exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region. NAVDEX provides a dedicated and focused platform for international naval defense and maritime security companies to showcase their technologies and services to an... Read more

NAVDEX 2017 is the leading naval defense and maritime security exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region. NAVDEX provides a dedicated and focused platform for international naval defense and maritime security companies to showcase their technologies and services to an international audience. NAVDEX offers exhibitors the unique opportunity to promote the latest in naval, maritime and coastal security technology, equipment and crafts. NAVDEX is a truly global event and attracts visitors from around the world, including officials and decision makers from Asia, Europe, America and Australasia. Official Delegations attending NAVDEX include individuals and representatives from Defense Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Army, Navy and Airforce Commanders. Also attending NAVDEX are local, regional and international high profile visitors and officials from Government, industry and the Armed Forces. According to BUSINESS MONITOR INTERNATIONAL (BMI), The UAE ranks among the top 15 defense spenders in the world. Defense expenditure as a proportion of GDP has remained high in recent years, reflecting the elevated threat to the country's security environment posed by Islamist militancy across the MENA region, and the persistent risk of conflict with Iran. Economic prosperity, coupled with a lack of organized political opposition domestically, has enabled the UAE government to keep defense spending high on a global comparison, despite the recent budget reductions implemented amid lower oil prices. The UAE remains a key ally of the US in the Middle East. The UAE, a major importer of US military equipment, sees defense purchases from the US as a way of strengthening Washington's commitment to protecting the country in the event of an attack. The US, meanwhile is working to build up capacities of allied armed forces in the region. As such, we except imports of US military products to the UAE continue over our forecast period and beyond - with particular focus on missiles systems, cybersecurity equipment and aircraft. U.S. EXPORTERS, STEP UP FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE! The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) provides FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for U.S. small businesses that meet SBA size standards to help them sell their products and services abroad. (https://www.sba.gov/content/step-program) Learn how to export • Participate in foreign trade missions & trade shows • Obtain services to support foreign market entry • Develop websites to attract foreign buyers • Design international marketing materials Read less