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UAE, Philippine Space Agencies to Enhance Science Exchange & Cooperation
2022-12-06 Read More...
The UAE Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Space Agency (PhiSA) to enhance cooperation in scientific research, space exploration and knowledge exchange, in order to serve

First Edition of Abu Dhabi Space Debate Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi
2022-12-05 Read More...
Under the patronage of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Debate kicked off in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Receives Turkish Minister of Interior
2022-11-30 Read More...
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received, at Qasr Al Bahr Majlis in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, Turkish Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, in the presence of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime

Chief of General Staff of British Army Concludes Visit to Oman
2022-11-30 Read More...
Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) received in his office at Al Murtafa’a Garrison Tuesday (photo) General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff of the British

Jordanian Crown Prince Attends Graduation of Future Knights Officers
2022-11-29 Read More...
Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II attended on Monday the graduation ceremony of the

UAE President, Minister of State for Defense Affairs Receive French Defense Minister
2022-11-28 Read More...
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received Thursday at Qasr Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, French Defense Minister Sébastien

Bahrain’s Chief of Staff Receives UAE National Defense College Delegation
2022-11-28 Read More...
Chief of Staff of Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, received, last week, a delegation from the UAE National Defense College (NDC), led by UAE Brigadier General Mohammed Saeed Ghafan Al

Jordanian King Attends Joint Tactical Exercise
2022-11-24 Read More...
His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Tuesday attended a tactical exercise conducted by Royal Guard personnel and the King Hussein bin Ali

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Receives Italian Chief of Defense Staff
2022-11-23 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received in Abu Dhabi Monday, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chief of Italy’s Defense Staff, in the presence of Mattar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of

Royal Navy of Oman, Indian Navy Start Joint “Sea Breeze 2022” Drill
2022-11-23 Read More...
Vessels of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) fleet are conducting the joint naval drill “Sea Breeze 2022” at the naval zones of Al Batinah and Al Wusta. The exercise runs from 21 to 24 November

Kuwait’s Defense Ministry Commends British Red Arrows Parade
2022-11-21 Read More...
Kuwaiti Defense Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary Sheikha Dr. Shamayel Al-Sabah on Monday lauded the British Royal Air Force parade in Kuwait, with the Red Arrows flying over Arabian Gulf

Jordanian Army Chief Attends ‘Striking Force 3’ Exercise
2022-11-20 Read More...
Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Ahmed Huneiti, on Thursday attended a tactical military exercise, dubbed “Striking Force 3,” which was carried out by King Faisal II/16

Khalifa University, Leonardo to Jointly Offer Certification & Training Programs in English & Arabic
2022-11-16 Read More...
Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Leonardo, the Italy-headquartered aerospace, defense and security multinational, today announced they are joining forces to offer certification and training programs through the Khalifa University

UAE Ministry of Defence, Advanced Technology Research Council Sign Cooperation Agreement
2022-11-16 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), signed a cooperation agreement between their

UAE President, King of Bahrain Attend ‘Jalmoud 3’ Military Drill, Tour BIAS 2022
2022-11-14 Read More...
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain attended Thursday the final stage of the joint Emirati-Bahraini military anti-terrorism exercise, titled “Jalmoud

Bahrain Defence Force, EDGE Group Sign Cooperation Agreement
2022-11-14 Read More...
Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) and EDGE Group, UAE, signed a cooperation agreement Thursday on the sidelines of Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS 202) which was held at Sakhir Airbase this past week (9-11

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