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.
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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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.
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Dubai, June 1, 2003 -- GE Oil and Gas, a division of GE Power Systems (GEPS), one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation technology, energy services, and management systems across the power and oil and gas industries, has signed a US$94 million contract for the supply of equipment to Oman LNG L.L.C, a liquefied natural gas plant in Qalhat, Oman.
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Dubai, May 14, 2003 --GE Medical Systems, a global pioneer in medical information and technology, has introduced the Innova® 4100, the world's first large-format digital flat panel detector imaging system set to revolutionise vascular and interventional imaging techniques in healthcare. GE's new digital imaging system facilitates vascular and interventional applications that require the utmost precision, including neurological, thoracic, cardiac, abdominal and peripheral vascular procedures.