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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets Commander, U.S. Central Command
2018-09-05 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, welcomed General Joseph Votel, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), at Al Shati Palace, Emirates news

KhalifaSat Enhancing UAE’s Position in the Space Sector
2018-09-04 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the General Supervisor of its projects and plans, said the launch of KhalifaSat is an important step towards

Abu Dhabi Police Launch New Unit for Nuclear Security
2018-09-04 Read More...
The Abu Dhabi Police have established a new unit for nuclear security in its organizational structure to respond to nuclear emergencies and provide smart services with high professionalism and efficiency so as to protect the community and its

UAE Defense Minister Attends Army 2018 Forum in Moscow
2018-08-24 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, and his delegation attended the opening of the International Military-Technical Forum, Army 2018, in Moscow, Russia, Emirates news agency WAM reported. The forum, which

UAE Armed Forces Training Centers Receive 10th Batch of Recruits
2018-08-07 Read More...
The UAE Armed Forces training centers welcomed the tenth group of recruits to national service for the academic year 2017-2018, which included 12th-grade high school graduates, as well as university and college graduates, Emirates news agency WAM

UAE Cabinet Approves UAE Space Agency’s Board Restructure
2018-08-06 Read More...
The UAE Cabinet has approved the restructuring of the Board of the UAE Space Agency under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi (photo), Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, Emirates news agency

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Chairman & CEO of Raytheon
2018-08-01 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received today at Al Bahr Palace, Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Raytheon

UAE Chief-of-Staff Receives Peninsula Shield Force Commander
2018-08-01 Read More...
Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief-of-Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, received Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al-Balawi, Commander of the Peninsula Shield Force, Emirates news agency WAM

UAE-India to Create Artificial Intelligence Bridge
2018-07-31 Read More...
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and Deepak Bagla, Managing Director and CEO of Invest India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, in New Delhi to create a bilateral Atrificial Intelligence Bridge that

UAE Ministry of Defense Delegation Visits Farnborough Airshow
2018-07-19 Read More...
A delegation from the Ministry of Defense, led by Major General Pilot Abdullah Al Hashemi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Support Services, has visited the Farnborough Airshow, which takes place every two years, in Farnborough, United Kingdom, and is

UAE Space Agency Celebrates 4th Anniversary
2018-07-17 Read More...
During its celebration, in Abu Dhabi, of its fourth anniversary, the UAE Space Agency highlighted its successes since 2014 in achieving its mission to regulate and lead the national space sector, Emirates news agency WAM

South Africa’s President, Defense Minister Visit UAE
2018-07-16 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, discussed ways of enhancing the relations and cooperation between the

GCC Secretary General Visits GCC Police Headquarters
2018-07-13 Read More...
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani visited the GCC Police headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain News Agency (BNA)

“Readiness 1” Drill Launched in UAE
2018-07-12 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah (UAE) and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, witnessed the launch of the “Readiness 1” drill, which was held on Tuesday morning at the Officers’ Club, Sharjah Police

UAE Defense Minister Receives British Defense Senior Advisor
2018-07-11 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs received in his office at the Ministry in Abu Dhabi, Lt. General John Lorimer, UK’s Defense Senior Adviser on the Middle East and his delegation, Emirates news agency WAM

UAE Delegation Evaluates Anti-Drone Systems in France, Finland
2018-07-10 Read More...
A delegation from the Air Support Committee, responsible for monitoring the implementation of a light air sports system, visited a group of European companies that manufacture anti-drone devices and systems in France and

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