Aqaba Hosts “SOFEX 2026” with the Participation of 75 Countries and 350 Companies
Al-Taj News – The activities of the Jordanian Special Operations Forces Exhibition “SOFEX 2026” will begin on Tuesday, under the patronage of His Majesty the King, at the Exhibition and Convention Center in Aqaba, and will continue for three days, with local and international participation to showcase the latest weapons, equipment, and defense and security technologies.
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein had patronized, on Monday, the opening of the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), in the presence of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Staff Majdi Al-Harasis, Director of Public Security Major General Obaidallah Al-Maaytah, a number of senior officers of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army and security agencies, representatives of brotherly and friendly countries, and official figures.
More than 400 official delegations representing 75 countries are participating in the conference, alongside 350 exhibiting companies from 38 countries, to discuss the latest developments in the defense and security industries, review modern technologies and strategies to address future security challenges, and enhance international cooperation and exchange expertise.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of “SOFEX” Company, retired Major General Ayman Al-Batran, said that Jordan’s hosting of the conference reflects its standing as a reliable and active partner in combating terrorism, enhancing security measures, developing institutional and operational capabilities, exchanging expertise, and contributing to supporting security and peace regionally and internationally.
