Several attendees at this year's event — the 19th annual show in the United Arab Emirates wrapped up Friday — said regional conflict and security shifts have pushed governments and industry leaders from around the world to pay renewed attention to strategic security partnerships with Arab powers of the Persian Gulf.
Dubai Air Show underscores renewed U.S. and world interest in Middle East
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The meeting Friday saw Emirati Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim al-Hashimy "denounce the blatant and cowardly Israeli attack" on Qatar, the UAE said.
UAE summons Israeli envoy to condemn the attack on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders
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