• Royal delegations and high-profile dignitaries continued to converge at the UAE pavilion, reinforcing its standing as a leading platform for global defence cooperation

• The pavilion saw significant engagement throughout the day, hosting 104 meetings between UAE defence companies and international partners

Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 22 April 2026 — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has sustained its strong momentum on the third day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, drawing significant engagement from participating international delegations, distinguished dignitaries, and senior defence leaders.

The UAE Pavilion is participating at DSA 2026 with the support of the UAE Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. This participation underscores the UAE’s commitment to advancing global defence partnerships, fostering innovation, and positioning the nation as a global leader in next-generation defence and security solutions.

On the third day, the pavilion welcomed over 1,242 visitors, sustaining the exceptional momentum built over the preceding two days, and highlighting the growing international recognition of the UAE as a hub for cutting-edge defence technologies and solutions.

The pavilion also welcomed a high-level royal delegation, led by His Royal Highness Tunku Besar Tampin Tunku Syed Razman bin Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri, Y.A.M. Brigadier General, Commander-in-Chief of Selangor, Tengku Abdul Samad Shah Al-Haji Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj; Dato' Sri Ts. Nor Hisham bin Mohammad, Director-General of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department; and the Chief Minister of Selangor state, Amirudin Shar.

Additionally, the pavilion saw a significant increase in strategic engagements throughout the day, with more than 104 high-level meetings conducted between leading Emirati defence companies and senior representatives of key international firms to explore potential collaborations, procurement opportunities, and long-term partnership frameworks, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a strategic partner across key regional defence and security markets.

The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion invites visitors and partners to explore the full breadth of the UAE's defence capabilities and security offerings at Hall 4, Stand 4100, until 23 April 2026.