Dubai Airshow 2025 Israeli participation has been officially confirmed as absent, with event organiser Informa Markets stating Israeli companies will not take part as exhibitors this November.
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Dubai Airshow 2025 Israeli participation has been officially confirmed as absent, with event organiser Informa Markets stating Israeli companies will not take part as exhibitors this November.
Dubai Airshow 2025 Israeli participation has been officially confirmed as absent, with event organiser Informa Markets stating Israeli companies will not take part as exhibitors this November. This decision follows recent media reports and geopolitical developments impacting regional dynamics.
Timothy Hawes, managing director of Informa Markets, affirmed during a press conference that Israeli firms will not exhibit, while highlighting defence’s significant role at the airshow. He revealed that military and defence exhibitors are expected to constitute 40 to 50 percent of the exhibition space.
Despite the absence of Israeli companies, the airshow anticipates strong global representation, with 98 countries participating and over 20 country pavilions on display. The event, themed “The Future is Here,” will feature cutting-edge technology and aerospace advancements alongside a robust defence sector presence.
Brigadier Mohammed Al Marshoudi, Deputy Executive Director of the Military Organising Committee, highlighted increased and diverse aerial displays from six aerobatic teams and numerous fighter jets representing Europe, Africa, and Asia, including first-time participants such as South Korea.
Dubai Airshow remains one of the world’s largest aviation and defence events, drawing global industry leaders and fostering significant deal-making opportunities despite geopolitical shifts impacting exhibitor lineups.
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