*Aligns with GE's 'healthymagination' initiative, built on the global commitments of reducing costs, improving quality and expanding access for millions of people
*Assists the Ministry of Health's 250 hospitals to run more efficiently their manpower and technology resources
*Highlights GE Healthcare's commitment to Saudi Arabia, one of the largest health markets in the region
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* 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
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Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has placed a US$270 million order for CFM56-5B engines to power 15 new Airbus A320 family aircraft.
BAHRAIN --- April 27, 2009 --- Gulf Air has placed a $270 million U.S order for CFM56-5B engines to power 15 new Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled for delivery between late 2009 and 2013.
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* Follow-up training through GE's TiP TV and on-line courses
* Over 600 healthcare professionals to be trained annually
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; April 19, 2009: GE Healthcare, the healthcare business of General Electric Company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health to train medical professionals from the Ministry.