Announce JV CEO;
Establish Abu Dhabi Learning Center and Chief Learning Officer
Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 31, 2009 -- General Electric (NYSE: GE) and Mubadala Development Company today announced the signing of their commercial finance joint venture agreement and establishment of a regional training center for next-generation business leaders, demonstrating significant progress on key aspects of a broader strategic partnership forged by the companies last year.
Company continues to grow revenues, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet other ecomagination goals
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--27 May 2009-- GE today announced that it has surpassed its first ecomagination goal to reduce its own greenhouse gas intensity, and is making progress against its other goals for revenue growth, water and technology innovation.
* Business growth strategy centers on better healthcare for more people at lower cost
* Built on successful ecomagination model
* $3 billion investment for 100 innovations that lower cost, increase access and improve quality; $2 billion to finance IT and access in rural & underserved areas; $1 billion for partnerships, content and services
* Focus on four critical needs: low-cost technology; healthcare IT; innovation for all; and consumer-driven healthcare
* Improve GE employee health and competitiveness
GE announced first-quarter 2009 earnings from continuing operations (attributable to GE) of $2.8 billion, or $.26 per share attributable to common shareowners, down 40% from first quarter 2008.
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Agreement with EMAL Supports Goal to Ensure Reliable Power Supply for the Plant
ABU DHABI, UAE--06 April 2009-- GE Energy today announced a multi-year contractual service agreement (CSA) with Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) as it nears completion of what will become the world's largest single-site aluminum smelter complex. The CSA will support EMAL's recent investment in GE gas turbines and the long-term productivity and efficiency of the turbines.
GE announced that its 2008 annual report entitled "We are GE" is now available on the Company's Web site at www.ge.com/annualreport. Explore how we are building strong businesses, expanding our leadership and sustaining competitive advantage.
View the 2008 Annual Report Web site
Dubai, UAE; January 26, 2009: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the GE Healthcare pavilion at Arab Health 2009, the premier healthcare exhibition being held at the Dubai International Convention Centre.
