Dubai, November 20, 2005: General Electric Company is playing a large role in the construction of Emirates Airlines' jet engine test facility in Dubai.
Emirates Airlines, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, began construction on the facility in June, with completion scheduled for January 2007. The facility was designed in co-operation with GE with a capability unique to the Middle East region.
Qatar's Energy Minister and US Secretary of Energy Attend GE Exhibition
Doha, Qatar, November 15, 2005 : GE, the global technology, media and financial services company, celebrated "GE Day" with key announcements on new landmarks on Qatar's horizon -- a new corporate office building in Doha and a master plan to open a new GE Oil & Gas service center in Ras Laffan.
Dubai, November 13, 2005: GE unveiled its latest technology products and services at the third annual "Made in America" Trade Fair, held in Beirut from November 7 to 9, 2005. The fair set new records with the numbers of participating companies and visitors. GE's presence marked its continued commitment to Lebanon in recognising the country's growing demand for infrastructure, technology and environmentally friendly products.
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Technology products and services provider sponsors Emirates Engineering Soccer team
September 26, 2005: GE's sponsored soccer team, the Emirates Engineering Team, came in second in the Emirates Group Football League tournament which took place recently in Dubai. Competing for the trophy were 20 teams from the Emirates Group Football League, each representing different departments which support the UAE national carrier.
Dubai, UAE, September 26, 2005 - Qatar Airways recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Electric Company for the GEnx engine to power the airline's new fleet 60 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The GEnx order from Qatar Airways is valued at more than US$1.6 billion, and represents the largest single order for GE's newest engine under development.
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Paris, June 15, 2005: ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.C. (Kuwait-based shareholding closed company) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 12 firm, six option Airbus A350 aircraft powered by General Electric Company's Genx engine.
The GEnx engines for the firm 12 A350s are valued at more than $300 million. Under the terms of the agreement, delivery of the aircraft, a combination of A350-800 and A350-900 models, is scheduled to begin in 2012.
