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Abu Dhabi Ship Building Launches Floating Dry Dock
2017-01-25 Read More...
Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB), a leading provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial vessels, held a ceremony to inaugurate the company’s floating dry dock at its location in Zayed

Masdar Institute Signs MoU with Thales, MINES ParisTech
2017-01-20 Read More...
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy, and sustainable technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Thales/Thales Alenia

UAE Satellite Operator Yahsat Celebrates 10th Anniversary
2017-01-20 Read More...
UAE-satellite operator, Yahsat, a private joint stock company fully owned by Mubadala, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its inauguration this

Dubai HeliConference to Address Industry Challenges
2017-01-12 Read More...
The key challenges faced by the helicopter segment of the Middle East’s aviation sector will be discussed at a major conference in Dubai, UAE, in

Strata’s Emirati Workforce Exceeds 50%
2017-01-11 Read More...
The latest batch of talented graduates from Strata’s Aerostructures Training Program now means that over half of its employees are UAE National talent, supporting the national ambition of building a global aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi’s eastern

UAE Space Agency Signs MoUs with 8 Emirati Universities
2017-01-10 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with eight prominent UAE universities in order to support the space sector through collaboration in space science, education, research, technology and

UAE Chief-of-Staff Receives Chief of British Defence Staff
2017-01-09 Read More...
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant-General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al-Rumaithi received British Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart

Lockheed Martin to Supply PAC-3 Missile to 3 Gulf Nations
2016-12-26 Read More...
The United States and allied military forces will upgrade their missile defense capabilities under a new $1.45 billion contract for production and delivery of Lockheed Martin Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment

Emirati Students Get Up Close and Personal with Airbus
2016-12-23 Read More...
Four Emirati students were invited to a trip of a lifetime at the Airbus Manufacturing Facility in Toulouse, this

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets US Central Command Chief
2016-12-16 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday received General Joseph Votel, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, at Al Shati’ Palace, UAE national

Lockheed Martin CEO Addresses GSWS in Abu Dhabi
2016-12-15 Read More...
The Global Summit of Women Speakers (GSWS) of Parliament in Abu Dhabi, is a tribute to the UAE’s optimistic vision for the future and its commitment to progress for all, Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President and CEO of global technology leader

UAE VP Attends Khalifa Air College Graduation Ceremony
2016-12-14 Read More...
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended on Tuesday the 46th graduation ceremony of Air Cadet and Cadet Pilot officers of the Air Faculty Cadet Officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air

UAE Requests 37 Apache AH-64E Helicopters
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Apache AH-64E Helicopters and services, as well as related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $3.5

New NIMR Military Vehicles Enter Service in UAE
2016-12-08 Read More...
NIMR Automotive announced that two of its most advanced military vehicle models, designed and manufactured in the UAE, have formally entered into service with the UAE Armed

RUAG’s Statement on Business Activities in UAE
2016-12-08 Read More...
Statement by RUAG regarding business activities in the UAE: RUAG present in United Arab Emirates for over 20

Mubadala, DHL Form Strategic Partnership
2016-12-06 Read More...
The Abu-Dhabi based Mubadala Development Company and DHL Global Forwarding initiated a strategic partnership for the next five

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