AQABA — His Majesty
King Abdullah,
the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Tuesday
inaugurated the Special Operations Exhibition, within the Special Operations
Forces Exhibition and Conference SOFEX 2022, in Aqaba.
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King Abdullah was received by HRH
Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj.
Gen. Yousef Hneiti, according to a Royal Court statement.
Jordan Design and Development
Bureau (JODDB) CEO and SOFEX Jordan
General Manager Brig. Gen. Ayman Batran said the conference, under His
Majesty’s leadership, has become an international hub for exhibiting the latest
technologies affiliated with special forces.
For his part, King Abdullah II
Special Forces Group Commander Col. Nael Shugeirat expressed appreciation for
the King’s continuous support, which enabled JAF to build strong partnerships
with a number of countries, highlighting the importance of SOFEX in enhancing
international cooperation in the development of defense industries.
His Majesty also attended a JAF
drill on the southern shore of Aqaba held as part of the SOFEX opening
ceremony, the statement said.
The King, accompanied HRH
Prince Hashem, toured the exhibition, which features the latest equipment and
technologies in defense and security used by elite and special forces
worldwide, including in defense, planning, organization, and training.
A special pavilion for JAF and
security agencies showcases their military, technical, and training
capabilities, and highlights their international role in peace-keeping forces
and joint drills, as well as the key products and equipment they oversee in
terms of manufacturing and distribution.
Prime Minister
Bisher Khasawneh, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Hneiti, General
Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, and Public Security
Directorate Director Maj. Gen. Obaidallah Maaytah accompanied His Majesty on
the tour.
The four-day event kicked off
its 13th edition on Monday in Aqaba with the Middle East
Special Operations Commanders Conference
This year’s
SOFEX features the
participation of over 300 companies in the field of defense and weapon
manufacturing from 38 countries, in addition to delegations from 98 countries,
and 13 pavilions for participating countries.
The event features specialized
workshops, discussions, and live shows, in addition to private meetings and
signing of agreements.
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