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The Saudi government seeks to purchase 10 Link-16 data link systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) suites for its King Air 350ER aircraft, says the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The $257 million deal also includes four new King Read more
Reports have emerged that the Gulf countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, have been showing keen interest in bolstering their defense artilleries with the latest Lockheed Martin Corp missile defense system. According to Read more
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a $ 2.9 billion midfield terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport to keep up with rapidly growing number of travelers and air traffic. The new terminal, to be operational in 2017, will Read more
In a move to manifest its solidarity in the revival of Egypt’s economy and its struggle to shake-off the effects of its post-revolution, Qatar has announced that it will deposit an amount of $2 billion at Egypt’s Central bank. The Read more
Saudi Arabia is planning mega-housing projects in the Holy city of Mekkah to boost its accommodation capacity as the city hosts every year increasing number of pilgrims. The Saudi firm “Jabal Omar Development Company, which has been entrusted with the Read more
Through its Agriculture and Fisheries minister, Oman has announced that its willingness to venture into aquaculture. Minister Fuad Bin Ja’afar Al Sajwani declared that the doors are open for investment as he urged individuals and specialized companies attracted to the Read more
The political crisis in Kuwait is yet to be over after the members of parliament decided to boycott the swearing –in ceremony; bringing a standstill to the situation because this is the second time such an action is repeated. The Read more
In an investment project to spend $450 million within a period of 4 years in the Middle East and North Africa, System Analysis and Program Development will be hoping to train people within its scope of intervention. In its first Read more
News is circulating that Qatar is thinking of purchasing up to 200 tanks from Germany at an estimated price tag of almost 2 billion Euros. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has already given a green light to the deal according to Read more
The Qatari government has purchased 24 Swiss-made PC-21 military training planes for its newly created air force academy looking forward to provide world-class training for young pilots. The deal worth over $600 million includes advanced ground-based training tools, logistical support Read more