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Arab News
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia to take part at Athens defense expo
RIYADH: The Saudi pavilion, organzied by The General Authority for Military Industries, is participating at the Athens International Defense and Security Exhibition, which will take place at the Metropolitan Expo center at Athens International Airport from May 6-8. Participating countries and international companies will showcase their latest systems in land, naval, and aerial defense, as well as cybersecurity. The Saudi pavilion will feature the participation of both the General Authority for Defense Development and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Co. It will showcase the Kingdom's significant achievements, programs, and initiatives in the defense industry, along with the latest advanced defense technologies and systems that reflect the high level of development in the national military industries. Additionally, the pavilion highlights the policies and regulations adopted by GAMI to support both local and international investors, while promoting the promising investment environment in the Kingdom's defense sector. DEFEA is sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Defense and hosts over 346 exhibitors from 28 countries, attracting more than 23,000 visitors. GAMI's organization of the pavilion reflects its efforts to work in an integrated manner with the beneficiary and supporting government agencies. It also demonstrates GAMI's strong commitment to enabling national companies and enhancing partnerships with major international companies in the military industries sector.
Leaders
01-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
GAMI Leads Saudi Arabia's Participation in DEFEA Defense Exhibition
The Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) is arranging the participation of Saudi Arabia's pavilion in the Athens International Defense and Security Exhibition (DEFEA), which will take place at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center at Athens International Airport. Running from from May 6-8, 2025, DEFEA will provide a platform for the participating countries and international companies to showcase their state-of-the-art systems in the domains of land, sea, and air defense, in addition to cybersecurity. The defense exhibition features more than 346 exhibitors from 37 countries and attracts over 23,000 visitors. The Saudi pavilion, organized by GAMI, will see the participation of the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD) and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Company (SAMI), according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The pavilion will showcase Saudi Arabia's top achievements, programs and initiatives in the defense industry sector, as well as advanced defense technologies and systems which demonstrate the progress achieved by the national military industries. Furthermore, the Saudi pavilion will highlight GAMI's policies and regulations to support local and international investors, and promote the promising investment environment in the Kingdom's defense sector. GAMI's organization of Saudi Arabia's participation in DEFEA aligns with its efforts towards enhancing collaborative work with beneficiary and supporting government bodies. It also underscores GAMI's commitment to empower national companies and strengthen their partnerships with major international companies in military industries sector. This, in turn, helps in developing the Kingdom's defense and industrial capabilities, establishes its status as a strategic destination in this vital sector, and realize the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to the localization of over 50% of military spending. Moreover, the Saudi participation comes as the Saudi-Greek relations are witnessing a remarkable growth across multiple sectors, emphasizing the strength of the bilateral strategic partnership, particularly in the defense sector. Short link : Post Views: 14
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Holiday chaos looms as strikes set to shut down Greek airports
If you're preparing to set off to Greece for a spring getaway, you should be checking the status of your flight. That's because there's a strong chance of a shutdown at Greek airports on Wednesday when air traffic controllers plan to take part in a nationwide 24-hour strike - that is, if they are not banned from doing so by a court order at short notice. For holidaymakers, this means plenty of uncertainty due to the threat of flight cancellations and delays, right at Europe's first major wave of air travel of the year. "No flights from/to Athens International Airport El. Venizelos will be operated from 00:00 to 23:59 (local time)," airport officials have announced on their website. Thessaloniki Airport has issued a similar warning to passengers. It's important to know that other areas are also affected by the nationwide strikes. Ferries are set to also remain in ports on Wednesday, since a strike here has been called. Under EU law, in the event of a flight cancellation due to a strike, the airline or, in the case of a package holiday, the tour operator, must arrange alternative transport. If the flight cannot depart until the next day, the providers must also pay for any necessary hotel accommodation. This is regulated by EU air passenger rights. And package holidaymakers whose holiday is due to start a day later due to the strike can reduce their holiday price proportionately – they pay for one day less.
LBCI
05-03-2025
- LBCI
Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz
Greece's top court has ordered the release of Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz, setting aside a lower court ruling for his extradition to Romania on an arrest warrant, sources with knowledge of the legal case told Reuters on Wednesday. Steinmetz was initially detained by Greek police on October 13, hours after he arrived on a private aircraft at Athens International Airport. He had been freed from custody on restrictions and detained again in January after a judicial panel ordered his extradition to Romania. Steinmetz had appealed against that decision at the country's Supreme Court. "The top court has accepted his appeal," one of the sources said on Wednesday. Reuters
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's top court has ordered the release of Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz, setting aside a lower court ruling for his extradition to Romania on an arrest warrant, sources with knowledge of the legal case told Reuters on Wednesday. Steinmetz was initially detained by Greek police on October 13, hours after he arrived on a private aircraft at Athens International Airport. He had been freed from custody on restrictions and detained again in January after a judicial panel ordered his extradition to Romania. Steinmetz had appealed against that decision at the country's Supreme Court. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "The top court has accepted his appeal," one of the sources said on Wednesday. An arrest warrant has been issued against him in relation to a case dating back several years and concerning his involvement in a group that allegedly tried to illegally secure land rights in Romania. Steinmetz's legal advisors had dismissed the Romanian authorities' accusations as "unfounded" and called the extradition requests by Romania "abusive", arguing that he has the right to travel freely. Romanian authorities have repeatedly attempted to indict Steinmetz in various jurisdictions on the same allegations. In 2022, a Greek court that examined his case had ruled against his extradition. Last year, Cyprus' Court of Appeal also ruled against his extradition to Romania, overturning a lower court ruling. A court in Italy has also rejected the request.
