Multi-year agreements reinforce SES’s position as the leading provider in delivering content

First virtual symposium event to offer a glimpse into the future of video technology by Milestone’s experts directly to the comfort of your screen

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

Milestone Systems announced their 16th annual MIPS - Milestone Integration Platform Symposium 2021 from March 1st – 2nd which will be 100% virtual and free of charge. The two-day event is open to Milestone Systems partners, customers and media to explore the future of video technology under the theme of ‘Shaping the New Next’. With more than 2,000 registered attendees from across the globe, MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) is where the Milestone Systems community comes together to share insights, experiences, best practices and the latest innovations.

“Not only does MIPS bring together Milestone Systems’ global partner community to discuss our vision of where we are going and how we can contribute t ... Read more »

SES GS’ O3b MEO solution delivers mission-critical communications to the edge

RESTON, Va.-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES Government Solutions (SES GS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, in close partnership with a key U.S. Government customer, designed, developed and is fielding an O3b Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) loopback capability to provide greatly improved mission-critical communications for Department of Defense operations in remote locations in Southwest Asia. The awarded task order is against the single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) low-latency High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services.

Using the loopback configuration, U.S. Government customers can take advantage of the high-throughput, low-latency capability without using a commercial gateway. The configuration leverages an in-theatre hub and provides in-beam connectivity, similarly to a hu ... Read more »

The hearing will take place at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on 12-16 July 2021

LONDON-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- From 12 to 16 July 2021, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) will consider whether to approve an application to bring collective proceedings (FX Claim UK) brought by Phillip Evans, the proposed class representative, and a former Inquiry Chair at the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The claim is brought against entities forming part of the following banking groups: Barclays, Citibank, The Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest, JPMorgan, UBS and MUFG Bank.

Each of the banks has admitted infringements of EU competition law in relation to foreign exchange spot trading. Mr Evans’ proposed claim seeks compensation from the banks on behalf of proposed classes of persons who it is alleged have suffered losses due to the banks’ participation in those infringements.

The CAT has iss ... Read more »

Designed and Developed Locally, the Smart Weapon Showcases UAE’s Heightening Weapons Development Sophistication

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

HALCON, a regional leader in the production and supply of precision-guided weapons, today unveils its HALCON AntiShip-250 (HAS-250) cruise missile at the International Defence and Exhibition Conference (IDEX) 2021, taking place in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi between 21-25 February.

The HAS-250 is a UAE-designed and developed surface-to-surface missile capable of travelling at speeds of up to 0.8 Mach, with a range of over 250Km. During its terminal phase, it can fly towards its target at a sea-skimming altitude of below 5m.

Engineered to provide the highest performance, the HAS-250 utilises Global Navigation Satellite and Inertial Navigation Systems (GNSS + INS) and for high accuracy targeting it is equipped with an active/passive terminal seeker and radio altimeter ... Read more »

The appointment of Ranya Saadawi reaffirms the Pearl Initiative’s steadfast commitment to promoting corporate governance practices across the Gulf Region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

The Pearl Initiative, the leading Gulf business-led non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency, announced the appointment of Ranya Saadawi as its new Executive Director. Ms. Saadawi will be spearheading the implementation of PI Vision 2025, the organisation’s updated strategy, working with key stakeholders to ensure the Pearl Initiative’s diverse programme offerings effectively address gaps in the corporate governance ecosystem across the Gulf region.

Ranya Saadawi has extensive experience in the field of social entrepreneurship, impact investment and international development, with a particular focus on the Middle East & North Africa. Ms. Saadawi was most recently the Head o ... Read more »

Agreement Represents First Industrial Military Collaboration between UAE, Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,-Monday 22 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

NIMR, the leading manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, today signed a Teaming Agreement with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, to establish a framework for future collaboration to explore opportunities for the JAIS 4x4 vehicle in Saudi Arabia. The deal was inked at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) event.

His Excellency Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the NIMR Board and Eng.Walid Abukhaled, CEO of SAMI, signed the agreement in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Ahmed A. Alohali, Governor of the General Authorities for Military Industries (GAMI), His Excellency Turki bin Abdullah Al-Dakhil, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the UAE, His E ... Read more »