United Arab Emirates is the first country in the Middle East to organise an International Aerospace Exhibition. Dubai International Aerospace and defense exhibition which organised annually since 1989, is considered to be an opportunity to show the advance technology and inventions in the field of civil and military aircraft, airports equipments, cargo and passengers process. In addition to that, it will show the different types of commercial crafts allotted to passengers and cargo, fighters, rockets, electronic control systems, air defense systems and air travel training and consultancy services.  

The exhibition of 1991 will feature around (400) Companies from (42) countries such as the United States of America, Soviet Union, Britain and France.    

An Aviation conference is to run simultaneously with the air show entitled “The future of commercial aviation" which will address the challenges facing the aviation industry in an increasing competitive market.

The exhibition is organised annually in conjunction with Dubai Government, Departh1ent of Civil Aviation, Dubai International Airport and UAE Military Force.