Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Monday inaugurated Egypt's first defence expo, EDEX 2018, which will see the participation of 373 major defence companies from 41 countries. EDEX 2018 will run from 3 to 5 December, and is expected to draw at least 10,000 visitors to Egypt's International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo. The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Defence Minister Mohamed Zaki and a number of other ministers. Organised by Egypt's armed forces under the auspices of President El-Sisi, the fair will showcase the latest military and security technology, equipment and systems. The event is being organised in cooperation with the UK's Clarion Events, which organises defence and security exhibitions.