UAE Armed Forces Chief visits World Defence Show

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The Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces has visited the World Defence Show in Riyadh at the official invitation of Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili.

During his visit, Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi was briefed on the latest technology and know-how in the defence industry.

He also visited the UAE's pavilion which hosts a number of Emirati companies specialising in aviation, technology, security and manufacturing.

The four-day show, which features nearly 600 exhibitors from over 40 countries, runs March 6-10.

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