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Kuwait Chief of National Service Hails UAE Armed Forces
2017-05-10 Read More...
Major General Ibrahim Salem Al-Omairi, Chief of the National Service Authority in Kuwait, praised the level of equipment and preparedness of the UAE Armed Forces, and its role in maintaining security and stability in many areas such as

UAE Ministry of Interior, NYPD Sign MoU
2017-05-10 Read More...
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended the signing of a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Interior Ministry and the New York Police Department (NYPD) regarding

UAE Chief-of-Staff Hails Armed Forces Unification Day
2017-05-08 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, said that the 41st anniversary of Armed Forces Unification Day represents a deep national symbolism, which exemplifies our unification, cohesion, far-sighted

UAE Commanders Laud Armed Forces Stellar Progress
2017-05-08 Read More...
Commanders of the UAE Armed Forces commended the stellar progress of the armed forces' units and formations in weaponry and personnel since the Unification Day on 6th May,

Italy’s Chief of Defense Staff Visits UAE
2017-05-04 Read More...
UAE’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardihas received Italy’s Chief of Defense Staff, Claudio Graziano, and his accompanying delegation currently visiting the

UAE-US Conclude ‘Iron Claw 3’ Joint Military Exercise
2017-05-02 Read More...
A joint military exercise between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States land forces has concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, UAE national news agency WAM

UAE Celebrates Graduation of 7th Batch of Recruits
2017-04-27 Read More...
The Armed Forces celebrated the graduation of the seventh batch of national service personnel after the end of their basic training period, which lasted four months at four training centers, UAE national news agency WAM

UAE, Malaysia Conclude “Desert Tiger 4” Military Drill
2017-04-25 Read More...
Major General Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Amiri, UAE Commander of Land Forces, and General Dato’ Sri Zulkiple bin Hj Kassim, Malaysian Chief Of Army attended last week the conclusion the “Desert Tiger 4” joint military exercise between UAE and Malaysian

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets Russian President
2017-04-24 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, friendship, cooperation, regional and international issues of

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets First Graduates of Zayed II Military College
2017-04-18 Read More...
During his meeting at the Armed Forces Officers Club Sunday, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the first generation of graduates from the Zayed II Military College, along with their efforts and hard work, as well as their expertise,

UAE Launches National Space Program
2017-04-14 Read More...
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed in Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander launched the UAE National Space Program and approved

UAE Chief-of-Staff Visits Morocco, Kuwait
2017-04-12 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, met in Rabat, Morocco with General Abdel Fattah Warraq, Inspector General of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces, during his visit to the

UAE Interior Ministry, Statistics Center Sign MoU
2017-04-07 Read More...
Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan (photo), UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, witnessed at the Ministry’s headquarters, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Interior and

Dubai Crown Prince Attends 17th Graduation of Naval College
2017-04-03 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, attended the graduation ceremony of the 17th batch of the Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College in Abu Dhabi on 28th

UAE, Egypt Continue “Zayed 2” Joint Military Exercise
2017-03-28 Read More...
The “Zayed 2” joint military exercise between UAE Armed Forces and their Egyptian counterparts has continued its activities in the UAE, with the participation of armed forces units from both

UAE Defense Minister Meets Omani, Singaporean Ambassadors
2017-03-22 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, today met with Dr. Khalid bin Said bin Salim al Jaradi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the

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