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UAE Soft Power Council: a Framework to Highlight the Image of the Country and Strengthen Its Position 45 th Year - Issue No. 545 June. 2017 UAE Soft Power Council: A Framework to Highlight the Image of the Country and Strengthen its Position ITS Carabiniere: Neutralizing Submarine Threats 2017 June. 545 SAAB Signs Contract to Further Develop Issue No. AEW&C DCI Completes Training for First Indian Submariners for Scorpene 3 More specifically, UAE’s recent actions confirm beyond any doubt that the humanitarian initiatives in Yemen are top priority for the UAE leadership. Yemen is not only an area of human suffering, but it is also an integral part of the history of the UAE’s strong ties with UAE’s Arab countries. The history and performance of the UAE in the humanitarian domain humanitarian role is the best testimony of its good intentions and noble foreign policy that is based on many human and civilizational principles and in Yemen constants. During the period from April 2015 to March 2017, the UAE provided foreign aid totaling more than two billion US dollars By: toward humanitarian assistance and development projects to Staff Lieutenant Colonel / rehabilitate infrastructure. Yousef Juma Al Haddad The United Nations has been warning that Yemen is on the brink of Editor in Chief famine and epidemic. There is growing human suffering in the areas controlled by the militias of Houthi and ousted President Saleh, [email protected] which left the coalition countries with no room but to intervene. Safe roads and corridors must be opened for delivering humanitarian and medical assistance. It is necessary to exert strong pressure to The humanitarian role has reach millions of children, elderly and pregnant women who need been an integral part of the food, treatment and medicine. It is a real tragedy that more than strategic planning of the 70% of the area in dire need of food and humanitarian aid in Yemen Arab Alliance, especially the is under the control of the militias. Al Hudaydah (Hodeidah) Port UAE, to support legitimacy in receives over 70% of food imports and humanitarian aid in Yemen; Yemen. The UAE has played a but unfortunately, the port was controlled by the militias. So the pioneering role worldwide in timely decision to liberate this port is the right strategic move. If humanitarian aid, in support this port remained under the control of the Houthis, one cannot expect any flexibility from their side in responding to the proposals of people in distress and and efforts of the UN Envoy trying to reach a political settlement of suffering in different regions of the crisis. The rebels’ presence at the port has hampered aid delivery the world, regardless of color, especially after the spread of the cholera epidemic in various Yemeni ethnicity or race. provinces, especially the province that is still controlled by the militias of the Houthi and Saleh. The port is the main maritime entry point and hence has remained a key target for Iran to implement its regional expansion plan and tighten the grip on the Gulf region. The liberation of the port of Hodeidah is a real death knell for the influence of the militias of Houthis and Saleh in Yemen, because it deprives them of the Iranian military and financial support. The militias can receive Iranian military supplies only through the port and without it the militias cannot continue military action or put pressure on the population. It also allows them to prolong and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in order to exert pressure on the international community. In parallel, the liberation of the port will open a new lifeline for millions of Yemenis throughout the country, especially in the areas controlled by the armed militias. The liberation of Hodeidah is a victory for the will of the international community and its desire to speed up the aid and boost the plans of providing relief and medical aid for the people of Yemen. This will help save children, pregnant women and oppressed people from the control of Houthis, who have been, for long, violating and denying the most basic rights of these people. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971. 45 th Year - Issue No. 545 June. 2017 UAE Soft Power Council: A Framework to Highlight the Image of the Country and Strengthen its Position ITS Carabiniere: Neutralizing Submarine Threats SAAB Signs Contract to Further Develop AEW&C DCI Completes Training for First Indian Submariners for Scorpene 545 Airport Show 2017 General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative a Resounding Success Council Staff General\ Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier \ 6 Saleh Qayed Al Harthi Editor in Chief Staff Lieutenant-Colonel \ Yousef Juma AL Hadad Editorial Manger Major \ Jamil Khamis Al Saadi 12 Editorial Board Raya Salem Al Mazroui Securing the Layout & Design Moza Al Ali Cyber World Ahmed Mahmmoud Advertisement & Distribution Ahmad Abdulla Al Blooshi Sakha Pramod The views expressed in Nation Shield Journal are not necessar- ADVERTISEMENT ily shared by, nor should they IFC TAWAZUN 51 DCI be taken as the views of Nation 11 EDIC 65 IDEX Shield Journal. 73 EUROSATORY The publication of advertise- 23 TAWAZUN ments does not in any way im- ply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. All rights reserved. Tactical Vehicles Adapt to The New Era of 24Warfare 54 UAE Soft NIMR Power Automotive Council 38 Sparkles at IAV Again FREMM, the future of 60 naval frigates 66 US OA-X draws interest from industry giants 6 ISSUE 545 JUNE 2017 Event Airport show 2017 A Resounding Success World’s largest annual airport event had over 7,200 attendees The 3-day annual event witnessed the participation of over 300 exhibitors from over 50 countries showcasing their products and services under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. This year’s Airport Show has enjoyed the Al Maktoum said during the opening of brings together solution providers from largest ever international representa- the show that: around the world, giving them the op- tion with eight dedicated country pavil- “The aviation industry expansion in portunity to explore the latest trends ions of global products, services and so- the Middle East continues to surpass and bring forward innovative products lutions. The exhibitors confirm that the average global growth rates. Future and services designed to support on- 2017 Show has helped them strengthen projections are equally promising and going industry growth and service en- their existing relations while also receiv- are behind the ongoing, consider- hancements.” ing many serious business enquiries. able investment in aircraft, technology The organiser of the show, Daniyal His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed and infrastructure. The Airport Show Qureshi, Group Director for Reed Exhibi- 7 Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of DCAA, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group tions Middle East added that: range of expertise. The SWISS Pavilion for the best technology and advanced ““The unprecedented success of the was managed by T-LINK and served systems. There is a local appreciation Airport Show is a testament to the as an ideal networking platform for of the quality and reliability and con- strong growth in the aviation industry export-oriented Swiss companies to ac- fidence in German technology and in in Middle East and the investment to cess local markets or extend business our association, we have not only ca- the tune of billions of dollars toward relationships. tered on a large scale but also for small expansion programmes, which are fu- Strong confidence companies. We are very happy with our eling global aviation growth. We are The Swiss and UK pavilions each had 12 association with Airport Show and cer- proud to announce that more than 50 exhibitors. The North American pavilion tainly look forward to our participation per cent of the exhibitors have booked featured seven exhibitors, while the next year.” for the next year’s Airport Show, which China, Denmark and Benelux Pavilions Sameh Gaafar, Senior Manager of Air- will be held on May 8-10, 2018.” had 23 exhibitors. The Germany Pavil- ports & Security Information Manage- Pavilions ion was the largest pavilion with 34 ex- ment Services for Rockwell Collins, con- Germany was the largest participant hibitors, celebrating the 17th year of its firmed that: this year with 34 exhibitors showcased participation at the Airport Show. “We have been participating in Airport in their exclusive pavilion. Seven other The long association of so many exhibi- Show for more than a decade. With a lot pavilions were dedicated to exhibitors tors has mirrored the opportunities pre- of new mega aviation projects coming from France, Switzerland, UK, China, sented by the strong growth of the Mid- up in the region, the outlook for the Denmark, Benelux and North America. dle East’s aviation industry. For instance, coming years is very promising and Air- Following Business France’s appear- according to Dieter Heinz, President of port Show is a place where companies ance at the Airport Show Dubai, the German Association for Airport Tech- get to tap into new opportunities and France Pavilion made its first appear- nology and Equipment (GATE), founder explore the best technologies.” ance at the Airport Show nine years of the German Pavilion in Airport Show: Michael Reichle, Chief Executive Officer, ago. This year it featured 14 exhibi- “Dubai, in particular, the UAE and the Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logis- tors providing the participants of the Middle East, are among the most im- tics, also said: world’s leading B2B event with insights portant markets for airport technol- “Siemens has been participating regu- into their latest product portfolio and ogy for us as they are always looking larly in the Airport Show for more than 8 ISSUE 545 JUNE 2017 Event 10 years now and every year we intro- Muscat International Airport and two port.
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