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Siemens Helps Lebanon’s Victims with Medical Systems, Electric Power
2020-08-13 Read More...
Siemens is helping the people of Lebanon rebuild in the wake of the tragic catastrophe of August 4. The company is quickly providing the stricken population with ultrasound systems and a mobile X-ray unit. In addition, Siemens Energy is

Dubai Ruler Launches State-of-the-Art Medical Research Institute
2020-08-13 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Mohammed bin Rashid Medical Research Institute, the UAE’s first independent biomedical research centre, Emirates news agency WAM

UK’s Defense Senior Adviser Visits Beirut
2020-08-13 Read More...
The UK remains a long-standing friend of Lebanon and its people including in times of need, said Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, the Defense Senior Adviser Middle East and North Africa, during a visit to Beirut on Monday 10

UAE to Launch Navigation Satellite Next Year
2020-08-12 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch a navigation satellite next year aimed at demonstrating the country’s technological capabilities, a top official told Emirates News Agency,

IDEX Strategic Partner EDGE to Host Key Webinar on August 18th
2020-08-11 Read More...
The organizers of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) announced that their Strategic Partner, EDGE, the advanced technology group for defence and beyond, will host a Webinar titled ‘EDGE, THE INDUSTRY, AND THE

Bahrain Receives “RBNS Al-Zubara” Patrol Warship
2020-08-10 Read More...
The Kingdom of Bahrain, represented by the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), received Friday the patrol warship, “RBNS Al-Zubara”, from the British BAE Systems Company, Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

World Donors Pledge € 253 Million in Relief Aid for Lebanon
2020-08-10 Read More...
World leaders pledged nearly $300 million (253 million Euros) to Lebanon to help it recover from last week’s massive explosion in

UAE, Jordanian Chiefs of Staff Discuss Military Cooperation
2020-08-10 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, received in Abu Dhabi Friday, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Jordan, Major General Pilot, Yousef Ahmed Al Hunaiti, and his accompanying delegation

Beirut Port Blast: World Responds to Lebanon’s Plight
2020-08-07 Read More...
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city’s port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the

Tawazun to Build Satellite Assembly, Integration & Testing Center in UAE
2020-08-06 Read More...
Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) has formed a collaboration with Airbus and the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) from the UAE University, to build and develop a Satellite

Egyptian Navy to Receive 4th Submarine from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in 2021
2020-08-04 Read More...
Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier recently announced the decision of the Federal Security Council to allow thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver the fourth and final Submarine to Egypt, Deutsche Presse-Agentur

GE Aviation to Supply 48 T700 Engines to Morocco’s AH-64E Apache Fleet
2020-08-03 Read More...
GE Aviation’s T700 turboshaft engine has been chosen by the Kingdom of Morocco to power its new Defense fleet of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack

Khalifa University to Host ‘Space Technology & Innovation Center’
2020-08-03 Read More...
The Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE Space Agency (UAESA), and Al Yah Satellite Communications (YahSat), have signed a three-way funding agreement to establish and operate the Khalifa University Space Technology and Innovation

Lebanon Celebrates 75th Army Day
2020-08-03 Read More...
The Lebanese Armed Forces celebrated Saturday the 75th Army Day with new Officers graduating from the Military Academy, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA)

Kuwait Requests M1A2K Training Ammunition
2020-07-30 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of various M1A2K training ammunition and related equipment for an estimated cost of $59.6

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
2020-07-29 Read More...
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh Monday with Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark

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