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First Saudi Communications Satellite Launched Into Orbit
2019-02-07 Read More...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), announced that the first Saudi satellite for communications (SGS-1) has been launched successfully from the Guiana Space Centre on an Ariane 5

Dubai Ruler Attends Zayed Military College Graduation
2019-02-07 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the Zayed Military College in Al Ain, Emirates News Agency WAM

Oman’s NDC, Pakistan’s National Defence University Sign MoU
2019-02-07 Read More...
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and his accompanying delegation visited the National Defence College (NDC) in Muscat,

UAE Space Agency Joins International Meetings at CNES
2019-02-07 Read More...
A delegation from the UAE Space Agency has taken part in a series of meetings and workshops at the French Space Agency, CNES, as a part of the development of an international Space Climate Observatory

Bahrain Defense Force Celebrates 51st Anniversary
2019-02-06 Read More...
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, the Supreme Commander, exchanged cables of congratulations with His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa on the 51st anniversary of the establishment of the Bahrain

Jordan’s King Inaugurates Queen Alia Military Hospital Expansion
2019-02-06 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, on Monday inaugurated the new expansion of the Queen Alia Military Hospital, which will start receiving patients after renovation that cost JD37

Bahrain’s King Promotes 776 Defense Force Officers
2019-02-05 Read More...
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the Supreme Commander issued Royal Order promoting 776 BDF Officers in the various

Oman Receives Pakistan Chairman of Joint Chiefs-of-Staff
2019-02-05 Read More...
Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman received in his office at Mu’askar Bait Al Falaj in Muscat General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Pakistan Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff

Nasser Higher Military Academy Delegation Visits Oman
2019-02-05 Read More...
A delegation from Nasser Higher Military Academy (NHMA) in the Arab Republic of Egypt, headed by Major General Ahmad Waliuddin Khairi, visited the Command and Staff College of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) at Mu’askar Bait Al Falaj in Muscat,

Joint Omani-Emirati Cooperation 2 Exercise Kicks Off
2019-02-04 Read More...
A force from the Desert Battalion of Brigade 23 Infantry of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), together with support elements attached to it, headed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take part at the Joint Omani-Emirates Exercise (Cooperation 2) which

Commander of UAE Naval Forces Visits Bangladesh
2019-02-04 Read More...
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received the Commander of the UAE Naval Forces Major General Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation, who is currently visiting the

Bahrain’s Commander-in-Chief Inspects Defense Force Units
2019-02-04 Read More...
Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa (photo) inspected a number of BDF units to get informed about its combat and administrative

FNSS Completes All Preparations to Attend IDEX 2019
2019-02-01 Read More...
FNSS completed all preparations to attend IDEX 2019, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 17-21 February

UAE, Kuwait Fostering Defense Ties
2019-01-31 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Tuesday, Sheikh Nasser bin Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of

Raytheon Wins Contract Extension for Qatar Air & Missile Defense Operation Center
2019-01-31 Read More...
Raytheon Company was awarded the following contract as announced by the Department of Defense on December 28,

Bahrain National Guard Commander Receives UAE Ambassador
2019-01-31 Read More...
Bahrain’s National Guard Commander General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa received in his office at Sakhir Camp in Manama (photo) the UAE Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al

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