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How to Start a Simulation Equipment & Systems Trading & Maintenance Business with Meydan Free Zone
Simulation is a strategic investment for defence forces, aviation authorities, and specialist training operators — and the UAE is a significant market. The country hosted UMEX and SIMTEX 2024 at IDEX, reflecting the growth of simulation and training investment in the UAE and GCC.
The global military simulation and training market was valued at USD 14.49 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 21.26 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.35%.[1] Saudi Arabia and the UAE are spearheading substantial investments in sophisticated simulation systems. Beyond defence, simulation equipment serves industrial operator training, medical simulation, and driving simulators.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| DEFENCE & SECURITY | Defence Simulation Equipment Traders Traders supplying military flight simulators, weapon systems trainers, tactical training systems, and virtual simulation platforms to UAE Armed Forces and regional defence operators. |
| CIVIL & INDUSTRIAL | Civil Aviation & Industrial Simulation Distributors Distributors supplying flight training devices, process plant simulators, industrial operator training systems, and driving simulators to civil aviation operators and training academies. |
4773.60 - Simulation Equipment & Systems Trading & Maintenance
Activity 4773.60 covers the trading and maintenance of simulation equipment and systems. This encompasses flight simulators, military training systems, virtual and constructive simulation platforms, process plant training simulators, driving simulators, and all associated hardware, software, and maintenance services for simulation-based training systems.
Activity 4773.60 covers the trading and maintenance of simulation equipment and systems. This is one of the few activities in this class that explicitly includes maintenance services alongside trading.
In short: if you are trading and/or maintaining simulation equipment and training systems, you are in. This activity uniquely covers both trading and maintenance within a single license.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Military flight & weapons simulatorsFull-mission simulators, flight training devices, weapons systems trainers, and tactical engagement simulators for military training. | Industrial & process simulators Process plant operator training simulators, DCS simulation systems, and industrial equipment training platforms for oil, gas, and manufacturing operators. |
| Civil aviation training devicesFull flight simulators, flight training devices, and cabin training equipment for airline pilot training and civil aviation qualification. | Driving simulators & operator trainers Vehicle driving simulators, crane operator training systems, and heavy equipment simulators for operator certification and skills development. |
| Virtual & constructive simulation systems | Computer-generated force simulation, virtual reality training environments, and constructive simulation platforms for combined arms training. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Straits Research. (2025). Military Simulation and Virtual Training Market Size. straitsresearch.com
