Dubai, November 24, 2003: -- GE Power Systems, one of the world's leading providers of advanced turbine technology, has participated in the annual Middle East General Electric Gas Turbine Users Conference. As part of the exclusive forum, which provides GE turbine users in the Middle East with the unique opportunity to benefit from an invaluable exchange of information with other turbine users, GE Power Systems has shared with delegates the latest advancements in turbine technology from GE turbine specialists.
Held in Dubai, the two-day interactive conference featured numerous technical presentations and case studies by GE turbine customers from various industries. GE Power Systems' latest advances and innovations in gas turbines and repair technology was the focus of the conference's second day, with presentations from internationally acknowledged GE specialists.
"This event is considered a must-attend for our wide base of turbine users from across the Middle East. Users were able to increase their know-how on the operation and maintenance of gas turbines, practical techniques and proven strategies which can be applied on-site or off-shore," said Ehab Younis, Field Marketing Development Manager, GE Power Systems.
The conference was aimed at senior engineers, metallurgists, rotating equipment and control specialists, in addition to executive management from various industries including power generation and petrochemicals who had the opportunity to benefit from a series of case studies presentations and share knowledge via user group discussions.
"We are fully committed to bringing the most reliable and cost-effective solutions to our expanding customer base throughout the region. By sharing best practices and providing technical support we complement the comprehensive products and services portfolio which we provide to a range of industries," said Nabil Habayeb, Regional Executive and General Manager for GEPS - Africa, India, and the Middle East.
Caption: The GE team with delegates at the Middle East General Electric Gas Turbine Users Conference held in Dubai
GE has been active in the Gulf since 1933. Its activities in the region are conducted through direct presence, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and a wide network of distributors. GE has completed strategic projects in various hi-tech industrial sectors, defence-related contracts and major infrastructure developments.
GE is a diversified technology, manufacturing and services company based on more than a century of achievement and innovation. Today, it is the only company listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Index that was also included in the original listing of 1896. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 315,000 people worldwide.
GE Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation technology, energy services and management systems with estimated 2002 revenues of nearly $23 billion. The business has the largest installed base of power generation equipment in the global energy industry. GE Power Systems provides equipment, service and management solutions across the power generation, oil and gas, distributed power and energy rental industries.
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