ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne and CARACAL have partnered to launch Centurion, a next-generation body armour system, designed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), that will set new standards in safety, mobility, and comfort for defence forces, at IDEX 2025, the region’s largest defence exhibition. CARACAL is a regional leader in high-performance small arms within EDGE, one of ...

SHANGHAI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hejun Group, one of China’s leading consulting firms, signed a strategic partnership to accelerate Chinese investment in Abu Dhabi. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Shanghai, the agreement paves the way for high-growth enterprises to expand into Abu Dhabi’s thriving business ecosystem. Under the agreement, Hejun Group, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 spotlighted cutting-edge AI-driven technologies redefining modern warfare. Defence firms unveiled advanced systems designed to enhance targeting precision and communication efficiency, equipping armed forces with smarter tools to address evolving challenges. Peter Ayre, Vice President of Business Development EMEA at Genasys, introduced LRAD, a next-generation long-range audible device capable of transmitting ...