Manama: The UAE Pavilion at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 features key Emirati companies across the defence, aerospace, and space sectors, demonstrating the UAE’s commitment to regional partnerships and innovation.
The participation in the pavilion, one of five countries' pavilions at BIAS 2024, demonstrates the commitment to advancing the region's aerospace and defence capabilities and underscoring the strong relationship between Bahrain and the UAE.
Representing the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAL), Ahmed Alanezy, Senior Vice President of Business Development, highlighted GAL’s comprehensive role as a manpower and logistics service provider for the UAE Ministry of Defence.
"We support various entities within the UAE Armed Forces, including the Air Force and Air Defence, with over 5,000 personnel deployed across locations," Alanezy noted.
GAL is keen on fostering collaborative initiatives under the Emirates Defense Companies Council (EDCC). Alanezy emphasised GAL's pride in representing UAE’s defence capabilities at the pavilion, adding, “We look forward to continuing our participation in future editions of the Bahrain International Airshow”.
Jasem Al Marzooqi, Chief Executive Officer of AMMROC, showcased the company’s expertise in aviation maintenance, particularly with its unique regional capabilities as an authorised service centre for Lockheed Martin and Blackhawk Aerospace.
“We provide maintenance services for over 75 platform types and are the only authorised service centre outside the US for Blackhawk,” Al Marzooqi stated.
The UAE Space Agency, represented by Abdulla Al Shehhi, Head of Strategic Research, showcased the nation’s latest advancements in space exploration, including a planned mission to the asteroid belt.
"Following the success of the Emirates Mars Mission, our focus is now on a complex mission to explore six asteroids and land on a seventh within the asteroid belt," Al Shehhi explained.
The mission, scheduled for launch in early 2028, aims to bolster the UAE’s scientific and engineering community by providing opportunities for Emirati graduates and researchers to engage in advanced space research.
“This mission will contribute to developing new technologies and strengthening the UAE’s presence in space exploration,” he added.
Khaled Almarzooqi, CEO of MIRA Aerospace, spoke about MIRA’s specialised high-altitude platform system (HAPS), a drone designed to operate from the stratosphere for earth observation and telecommunications.
“Our HAPS can reach altitudes of 60,000 feet, well above weather patterns and air traffic, providing valuable data and communication capabilities,” Almarzooqi highlighted.
As part of Space 42, MIRA Aerospace leverages its participation in the BIAS to expand its regional and international partnerships.
“The Bahrain International Airshow is a key event for us, bringing exposure to the regional market and enhancing collaborations with global stakeholders in the aerospace sector,” he noted.
The UAE’s prominent participation at the BIAS reflects the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and the UAE. By showcasing its advanced capabilities and signing significant partnerships with Bahraini counterparts, the UAE reinforces its commitment to regional security and technological innovation. The pavilion serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit between the two nations, fostering a future of shared goals in aerospace, defence, and space exploration.
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