Frame 6B gas turbine technology to boost Mafraq power station output by 25 percent
Amman, December 20, 2004: The Central Electricity Generation Company of Jordan has selected GE gas turbine technology for the expansion of the Risha Power Station in the Mafraq district, Jordan, GE Energy announced.
Inher, which is one GE Energy's local industry partners in South Africa, and is the distributor for GE Energy's remote diagnostics and monitoring products (Syprotec) as well as their high voltage testing equipment (Programma Electric), recently received a prestigious award from GE Energy, recognising the distributor's regional market leadership in these distribution product categories.
Global company launches regional female leadership strategy with Middle East branch of GEWN
Dubai, November 24, 2004: General Electric (GE) today announced that its Middle East division has set up a GE Women's Network (GEWN) regional group to spearhead a new leadership initiative. The GEWN, which reflects the company's commitment to women's professional development and career growth, is a voluntary organisation aimed at fostering the advancement of female leaders throughout its businesses.
Immelt discusses GE's strategy for Middle East and Africa on two day visit to the region
Dubai, November 8, 2004: GE, the world's biggest company by market value, views the Middle East as one of the key areas for growth and will continue to focus on developing world-class solutions in the energy, transportation and healthcare sectors to enable the company to grow in the region.
Manama, September 16, 2004: GE Energy, a global leader in power generation and energy delivery technology, participated in Power-Gen Middle East 2004. GE Energy, along with GE's water technologies business, and other GE related business showcased their latest, reliable, efficient and cost-effective technological solutions to meet the growing demands of the region.
Nabil Habayeb appointed region President and Company Officer
Dubai, 9th September 2004: GE announced the appointment of Nabil Habayeb, 46, as a company officer and President of the newly created Middle East & Africa region. The appointment is effective immediately, based in Dubai.
As President for Middle East and Africa, Nabil Habayeb will be responsible for developing and expanding the growth of GE's different businesses across the newly created region, reporting to Nani Beccalli, President & CEO, EMEA, Latin America and Canada.
GARCHING, Munich, Germany, June 29, 2004: General Electric (NYSE: GE) officially opened today its new European Global Research Center in Garching, near Munich, Germany, at an event hosted by Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt. This state-of-the-art 10,000 square-meter facility is the latest addition to GE's US $4 billion worldwide technology development effort.
200,000-square foot facility to meet regional demands of thriving energy sector
Dubai, May 30, 2004: GE Energy has opened a new regional Center Of Excellence (COE) at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ), which was today inaugurated by Jamal Majid bin Thaniah, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Ports Authority. GE Energy's rental business is the temporary and portable power unit of GE Energy, a US$19 billion global business specializing in power generation and energy delivery technology.
