His Majesty King Abdullah II arrived at the SOFEX 2024 exhibition on Tuesday, held at the Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Centre (AIECC).

He was welcomed by His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

SOFEX 2024, a major event focusing on defense industries and special operations equipment, features participation from 400 official delegations and 300 exhibiting companies from Jordan and abroad.

The exhibition also includes representatives from 73 countries, highlighting major global manufacturers of weapons and defense technology.

The event showcases a wide array of equipment, including light and medium weapons, offensive and reconnaissance drones, and the latest defense technologies used by military and security forces.

On Monday, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Hussein officially launched the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) in Aqaba.

The conference was attended by Major General Hunaiti, Director of Public Security Directorate (PSD) Major General Obaidullah Al-Maaytah, and senior officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF), security agencies, and several allied nations.

MESOC is being held against the backdrop of rapid advancements in defense and security technology.

The conference aims to discuss the latest strategies and technologies impacting defense and security, while also exploring the most effective strategies for addressing future challenges.

As the official event of SOFEX 2024, MESOC provides a platform for senior special operations officers and high-level experts from various countries to present detailed analyses and engage in comprehensive discussions on current and future challenges.