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ISNR 2012 to Unveil Homeland Security Innovations
2011-08-05 Read More...
According to recent estimates, overall defense spending in the Middle East will hit USD 100 billion by 2015 with the bulk of expenditure expected to be focused on high-technology security systems and other sophisticated homeland security

Historical Trial for Mubarak
2011-08-04 Read More...
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak was wheeled into a courtroom cage in a hospital bed on Wednesday to face trial for killing protesters - an image that thrilled those who overthrew

Iran Lagging in Enrichment Plan
2011-08-04 Read More...
Iran is lagging on equipping a bunker with centrifuges that will enrich uranium closer to weapons-grade but plans to boost output by using more machines than originally planned, diplomats told The Associated

Kuwait Airways to Sell $280m Stake
2011-08-04 Read More...
Kuwait Airways has put up a $280m stake for sale to international carriers and investors, the initial stage of a first airline privatization in the Gulf

1st 4 F-16s en Route to Royal Moroccan Air Force
2011-08-03 Read More...
The first four of 24 new Lockheed Martin (LM) advanced Block 52 F-16s produced for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) have left the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, en route to

Germany’s Greens Appeal Over Saudi Tank Deal
2011-08-03 Read More...
Germany’s opposition Green party is taking the government to court over a reported secret deal to sell hundreds of tanks to Saudi Arabia, a party spokeswoman

The Middle East Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Conference
2011-08-03 Read More...
The Second Edition of MEISR - the Middle East Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Conference - will take place on December 12-13 in Abu Dhabi with the official support of the UAE Armed

Iraq to Acquire 36 US Fighter Jets
2011-08-02 Read More...
Iraq’s Prime Minister said his country will purchase 36 fighter jets from the United States, more than doubling the number Iraq was previously planning to

Firex: Platinum Sponsor for Fire & Rescue Middle East
2011-08-02 Read More...
Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory (Firex) will back an upcoming fire and rescue event in Abu Dhabi in the capacity of a Platinum

Iran Welcomes Russia's Positive Attitude
2011-08-02 Read More...
Tehran welcomes the fact that Moscow has adopted a positive attitude and is making efforts to help resolve the dispute over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program through diplomatic means, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said

Bahrain King Approves Parliamentary Reforms
2011-08-01 Read More...
Bahrain's King approved parliamentary reforms after the completion of the National Dialogue, granting more powers of scrutiny for the elected Lower

Libyan Rebel Military Commander Shot Dead
2011-07-29 Read More...
The Head of the Libyan Rebel Armed Forces was shot and killed Thursday just before arriving for questioning by rebel authorities, their political leader said in a carefully worded statement to reporters that gave few details on who was behind the

Hezbollah to Defend Lebanon's Maritime Resources
2011-07-29 Read More...
Hezbollah Leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel against any attempt to encroach on Lebanon’s resource-rich territorial waters, stressing that the resistance was better equipped and ready to confront any act of aggression by Israel than at any

ICC Prosecutor: Libya Must Implement Qaddafi Arrest Warrants
2011-07-29 Read More...
Libya has “an obligation” to arrest Col. Muammar Qaddafi, the International Crimes Court (ICC) prosecutor’s office said Wednesday, after suggestions that he might be allowed to stay if he quits

$13bn US-Iraq Deal Cancelled Due to Corruption
2011-07-28 Read More...
A U.S. arms deal under which Iraq would buy $13 billion in weapons has been cancelled after a request from the Iraqi Parliament's Integrity

US Hands Over Basra Port to Iraqi Forces
2011-07-27 Read More...
U.S. forces handed control of security for Basra Port to Iraqi Forces on Tuesday, an Iraqi Navy Official

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