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Topic: Armed forces

Strength leads to peace, Sheikh Khalifa tells UAE military

May 06, 2013

Sheikh Khalifa has marked the 37th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces by saying that strength comes from building peace. Read Article Strength leads to peace, Sheikh Khalifa tells UAE military

UAE Armed Forces seek better coordination

Dec 12, 2012

The UAE military is introducing a streamlined communication system to improve the effectiveness of its Navy, Army and Air Force. Read Article UAE Armed Forces seek better coordination

UAE navy goes high-tech to thwart pirates

Dec 11, 2012

With a small population to recruit from, the UAE Navy says it must invest in technology to ensure it is doubly prepared to fight piracy. Read Article UAE navy goes high-tech to thwart pirates

UAE and Qatar prove combat readiness in joint exercise

MAy 31-2012- UAE and Qatar finish war games The UAE and Qatar have completed a joint military exercise - Peace Shield 1 - which demonstrated

Jun 01, 2012

The Peace Shield 1/2012 exercises are the third set of reported joint operations this year for the Armed Forces since the visit of the Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to the disputed island of Abu Musa in April. Read Article UAE and Qatar prove combat readiness in joint exercise

 

UAE troops impress in Gulf war games

Camp Hamra, Umm Al Oshtan, Western Region, UAE, May 2, 2012: A

May 03, 2012

A full-scale military training exercise played out on Umdaddi Hill on the western coast of Abu Dhabi yesterday. Read Article UAE troops impress in Gulf war games

 

UAE thanked for Seychelles base

Nov 13, 2011

Opening ceremony held for Emirates-funded coast guard base. Read Article UAE thanked for Seychelles base

 

Afghanistan's new armed forces receive training in the UAE

Oct 20, 2011

A thousand new Afghan army officers have been trained for combat in the UAE and another 1,000 will arrive here for training over the next nine months. Read Article Afghanistan's new armed forces receive training in the UAE

 

Afghan film shows role of UAE

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Aug 23, 2011

Humanitarian efforts of UAE Armed Forces in Afghanistan have been captured in a documentary. Read Article Afghan film shows role of UAE

 

UAE aids upgrade of Raytheon's Patriot missile system

UAE contracts have played a major role in the upgrading of Raytheon's Patriot missile system. Courtesy Raytheon

Jun 29, 2011

The UAE's recent purchase of Patriot missiles is helping to fund major improvements to the Raytheon program. Read Article UAE aids upgrade of Raytheon's Patriot missile system

 

The UAE's military, a force to be reckoned with

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May 06, 2011

On the 35th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces, officials and experts applaud the military's bravery and dedication. Read Article The UAE's military, a force to be reckoned with

 

Liam Fox praises UAE support for Libyan no-fly zone

British Defence Secretary Liam Fox talks with the media at the Shangi La Hotel, Dubai. Callaghan Walsh / for The National

Apr 03, 2011

Backing of Nato/UN action has enhanced reputation, says UK defence secretary. Read Article Liam Fox praises UAE support for Libyan no-fly zone

 

Local defence company wins biggest Idex deal

Abdul Aziz al Khaili, the chairman and managing director of Emiraje, says the C4ISR system is the most 'cutting edge'. Ravindranath K / The National

Feb 28, 2011

Emiraje Systems was awarded the largest single deal by the Armed Forces at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition last week. Read Article Local defence company wins biggest Idex deal

 

$20 billion of defence contracts up for grabs

The country is aiming to build a local military industry as regional governments move to outsource services to the private sector. Reinhard Krause / Reuters

Feb 20, 2011

Idex Special Report: UAE firms will headline this year's IDEX defence expo as part of plans to create an indigenous aerospace and defence industry.  Read Article $20 billion of defence contracts up for grabs

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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