Tawazun eyes Qatari defense market

Tawazun officials have expressed that their presence in Qatar this week is in line with the company's broader strategy to target Qatar's - and the Middle East region's - defense market.

Tawazun is joining a number of UAE-based companies as a main exhibitor at the UAE Pavilion being hosted by the exhibition. Its premier presence at the military and security trade show will see it showcase the latest products and solutions on offer for the market in the field of homeland security, safety and infrastructure protection.

With a large array of offerings and diverse portfolio, Tawazun brings a number of its increasingly acclaimed 'Made in the UAE' defense products to Doha this week. Among the products on display, Tawazun is showcasing Caracal Light Ammunition's (CLA) new shot shell ammunition line which is the first-of-its-kind being manufactured in the Middle East and which caters to the sport shooting market.

Defense automotive manufacturer Nimr will display its 4x4 and 6x6 armored vehicles which have been designed to suit the region's harsh terrains and extreme weather conditions. Caracal International, Tawazun's small arms manufacturer, will have a variety of its pistols as well as CSR and CC10 rifles on display.

While Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) is showcasing a host of innovative solutions, including its flagship offering Al Sabr - an Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) system - as well as its latest range of small aerostat systems.

H.E Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun said: "Qatar is an increasingly important market for us; being in Doha for Milipol highlights the commitment we have to our neighbor, Qatar, as well as the region. We're confident that Milipol will be the platform for us to share knowledge and find ways of cooperation with industry leaders as we continue to set our sight on this part of the world.

"Tawazun is steadily establishing itself as a pioneer for manufacturing high quality defense and security solutions. By being at Milipol, we hope to meet with our regional customers, partners and other industry leaders to show them our latest products, get their feedback and continue to work with them closely to ensure that we design and produce the best products that cater to the region's industrial needs," he concluded.

The Exhibition - being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar and Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani -is bringing together defense industry professionals from the Middle East, the Near East and Asia for them to showcase products and services in the public and industrial security sector.

Held in Doha from October 8 -10, Tawazun will join a total of 12 UAE companies under the UAE pavilion. The UAE exhibition area is occupying the largest pavilion for Middle East and GCC countries which is helping to further strengthen ties between the two neighbor countries.