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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,

UAE Armed Forces Mark 41st Unification Day Anniversary
2017-05-05 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces will observe the 41st Unification Day Anniversary, which represents the Union and reflects the principles outlined by the founding fathers of the UAE on consolidating the unity, development and

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

Turkmenistan Defense Delegation Visits Qatar, UAE
2017-04-27 Read More...
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah met in Doha with the Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan, Yaylim Berdiyev

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

Abu Dhabi Police, FBI Explore Cooperation Prospects
2017-04-10 Read More...
Major General Maktoum Al Sharifi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police, welcomed FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to discuss a range of issues of common interest pertaining to the training of law enforcement personnel, UAE national news agency WAM

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

Tunisian President Receives Arab Interior Ministers
2017-04-06 Read More...
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi (photo) received Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, who heads the UAE delegation at the 34th meeting of Arab Interior Ministers, UAE national news

UAE Naval Forces Chief Receives UK’s Chief of Naval Staff
2017-04-05 Read More...
Rear Admiral Ibrahim Salim Mohammad Al Musharrakh, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, received Tuesday the UK’s Royal Navy Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, in Abu

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

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