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Prince Turki Warns of Nuclear Arms Race in Mideast
2012-01-27 Read More...
Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, is warning if the Middle East does not become a nuclear weapon-free zone, a nuclear arms race is inevitable and could possibly include Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia

Lebanon to Receive U.S. Coastal Security Craft
2012-01-27 Read More...
The Lebanese Navy will receive a U.S. made 43-meter Coastal Security Craft (CSC), for Maritime Security, at the end of 2011.

CCTV Cameras May Soon be Installed Across Bahrain
2012-01-26 Read More...
Surveillance cameras could soon be installed across Bahrain to ensure security on roads, residential areas and

Libya Says will not be Europe’s Border Guard
2012-01-26 Read More...
Libyan Interior Minister Fawzi Abdelali said his country will not be the border guard of Europe, citing “enormous problems” over the influx of thousands of illegal

Egypt’s Army Chief Lifts Emergency Law
2012-01-26 Read More...
Egypt’s ruling military leader, Field Marshall Hussein Tantawi, lifted the controversial state of emergency law Wednesday, on the anniversary of the Egyptian

Fincantieri Launches First UAE Ganthoot Vessel
2012-01-25 Read More...
Fincantieri shipyard at Muggiano (Italy) recently launched the “Ganthoot”, the first of two stealth patrol vessels included in the “Falaj 2” program in progress for the United Arab Emirates Navy who ordered them in 2010.

Syria Orders 36 Russian Trainers & Jets
2012-01-25 Read More...
Russian media reported that Syria has signed a $550-million contract with Russia’s state-owned Rosoboronexport arms export agency, involving 36 Yak-130 trainer and light attack

Deals Worth $850m Signed at Bahrain Airshow
2012-01-24 Read More...
Business deals worth $850 million were signed at the second Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), said a Senior Government

Boeing Still a Contender in UAE Fighter Jet Deal
2012-01-23 Read More...
Boeing said it remains a contender to sell fighter jets to the UAE, after a much-awaited $10 billion deal with France's Dassault hit a roadblock in

First Aircraft Engine MRO Facility in Bahrain
2012-01-23 Read More...
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) announced that AeroThrust Holdings LLC, USA has formally concluded a joint venture agreement with Bahraini partners to establish AeroThrust Gulf Aviation Services W.L.L in Bahrain.

Industry Giants to Participate at DIMDEX 2012
2012-01-20 Read More...
Some of the world’s biggest companies in maritime defense technology will exhibit a range of cutting-edge products including electronics, security systems and military craft at an upcoming exhibition in

Bahrain Airshow Starts Today
2012-01-19 Read More...
More than 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2012) this

Prince Turki: “All Options Open Against Iranian Threats”
2012-01-19 Read More...
Saudi Arabia will use “all available options” to defend itself against Iranian “threats” that might trigger “unwanted military confrontation,” its former Intelligence Chief told a Gulf security

Syria-Russia Reject Call for Arab Troop Deployment
2012-01-19 Read More...
Syria rejected a call by the Gulf state of Qatar to send Arab troops to the restive country, saying such calls would only worsen the situation, undermine the Arab peace efforts and open doors for foreign interference, the Syrian Foreign Ministry

Iran Denies French Allegation of Sending Arms to Syria
2012-01-18 Read More...
Iran on Tuesday denied an allegation from France that it was sending weapons to its ally Syria in violation of a U.N.

Intersec 2012 Kicks Off in Dubai
2012-01-16 Read More...
Reflecting the safety and security concerns around the region and showcasing the latest trends and developments in combating crime, tackling terror, policing, emergency response and rescue, Intersec 2012 began its three-day run at the Dubai

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