Dubai, December 6, 2003: -- GE Aircraft Engines is showcasing its latest range of state-of-the-art commercial and military engines designed to serve the region's aviation sector at Dubai 2003, the 8th International Aerospace Exhibition running from December 7-11. GE's advanced engine technology on exhibit includes the world's most powerful jet engine, the GE90-115B.
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.
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Abu Dhabi, November 4, 2003: -- GE Power Systems has signed a Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) with ITM Operation and Maintenance Company Limited (ITM O&M Co. Ltd.) for the Umm Al Nar Power and Water Plant in Abu Dhabi. Valued at more than US$200 million, the agreement calls for GE to provide planned maintenance services for a period of up to 23 years for the five GE Frame 9FA gas turbines at the Umm Al Nar site.
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Abu Dhabi, October 15, 2003: -- GE Power Systems, a major exhibitor at the annual Power-Gen Middle East conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi, has showcased its latest technology for the region's power industry. The main focus of GE's participation in the energy expo included a broad range of energy solutions including models of its F family of gas turbines and clean energy solutions such as wind energy.
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Kuwait, October 4, 2003: -- GE Aircraft Engines will provide Kuwait Airways with an advanced engine upgrade kit to enhance performance of its GE90 engines in service on Boeing 777's. In an agreement valued at US$11 million, GE will increase the performance of five of the carrier's GE90-90B engines, enabling non-stop flights from Kuwait City to New York.
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Dubai, September 9, 2003: -- Diversified technology, manufacturing and services company General Electric (GE) is focusing its efforts on being involved in the rapid development taking place in the Middle East. GE, which generated annual sales in excess of US$2 billion in 2002, sees several of the region's industry sectors including energy, healthcare, construction and oil and gas as opportunities for the company's sustained growth in the Middle East.
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Dubai, August 23, 2003 -- General Electric Middle East (GE) has provided Middle East students with the opportunity to undergo summer training at its regional headquarters in Dubai, as part of its ongoing support for higher education in the region. GE's initiative, now in its fourth consecutive year, allows students studying at the American University of Dubai (AUD), American University of Sharjah (AUS) and American University of Beirut (AUB) to gain work experience at the leading innovation and technology provider.
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Dubai, July 23, 2003 -- General Electric has broken new ground with the opening of a US$52 million research facility in Munich, the company's first in Europe and the fourth worldwide. The new state-of-the-art research and development centre, located on the campus of the University of Munich (TUM), will develop advanced research and technology for all of GE's businesses.
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Dubai, July 9, 2003 -- GE Aircraft Engines and Emirates, the UAE's national airline, have signed a combined spare engine sales and service programme agreement valued at US$1 billion. GE's engine and service contract will support Emirates' new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER widebody aircraft on lease, all to be powered by GE90 - the world's most powerful engine.
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Dubai, June 5, 2003 -- Children from the Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs enjoyed a day of fun-filled activities, when 65 volunteers from General Electric Middle East (GE) visited the school, as a part of a policy to involve the company in the local community.