20th – 22nd January, 2026
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – ADNEC Abu Dhabi

UMEX 2026, the Middle East’s largest exhibition dedicated to Unmanned and Autonomous systems, opened its doors on 20 January in Abu Dhabi. Hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the three-day event ran until 22 January and features a wide range of unmanned air, land and maritime systems, alongside advanced artificial intelligence-enabled solutions.

This year’s edition brings together more than 375 exhibitors from over 38 countries, including leading technology companies, government representatives, industry experts and key decision-makers from both the defence and commercial sectors. UMEX serves as one of the world’s major platforms for collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving unmanned systems domain.

The exhibition featured live demonstrations, cutting-edge displays and expert-led discussions focused on Robotics, AI and Autonomous technologies. From next-generation unmanned platforms to real-world operational applications, UMEX 2026 provided a global stage for forging strategic partnerships and showcasing transformative solutions that are shaping the future of defence, security and commercial systems.