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Zawya
05-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GAL unites with Thales Emarat Technologies to advance defeense and Aerospace sector capabilities inn the UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services in the UAE, signed multi-year partnership with Thales Emarat Technologies (Thales) to enhance Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) support and explore opportunities for further cooperation in fostering development for the defense and aerospace sector in the UAE. Under the terms of this four-year agreement, Thales and GAL will explore ways to improve and strengthen support for the MPA platform currently in service within the UAE forces, in particular, the supply and implementation of resources needed to improve operational availability. Both parties will also discuss the prospect of offering new systems for both existing and new MPA platforms. Furthermore, together, they have also reinforced their commitment to employee skills development with their cooperation on GAL's recently launched 'Next 50 Initiative,' a multi-year program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of aspiring Emirati aerospace professionals by offering specialized training on aircraft engine maintenance, avionics, engineering principles, and operational best practices. Thales will support the initiative with extensive training and on-site education at their global facilities. Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL commented, 'Partnering with Thales allows us to combine our expertise and capabilities to further collaborate on the digitalization of operations related to mission systems and maintenance and support solutions for MPA platforms. Looking towards the future, our cooperation in training the next generation of talent ensures that at GAL, we are continuously equipping and advancing capabilities for the defense and aerospace sector in the UAE. Abdelhafid Mordi, Chief Executive Officer of Thales Emarat Technologies and Thales in the UAE went on to say, 'We're very proud to be partnering GAL. I am confident that we will not only improve response time and flexibility, but also readiness. Thales is celebrating 50 years in the UAE this year, and it is the trust that our partners have in us for the integration of trusted innovation, high-tech manufacturing, and localized knowledge transfer that ensures we're directly contributing to the UAE's national security objectives.' About GAL Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) is a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Established in 2007 and 100% UAE-owned, GAL is the core service provider for the UAE Ministry of Defense and hold several maintenance and service contracts across the region. With a team of over 5,000 employees from 71 nationalities, GAL offers a wide range of military-specific support services including maintenance, overhaul, and inspections to ensure the operator's assets are at peak mission readiness. About Thales Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion. About Thales Emarat Technologies (TET) Thales Emarat Technologies (TET) is a strategic defence asset, committed to facilitating sustainable technology transfer while fostering the creation of local jobs and developing local talent. The long-term vision for TET is to establish itself as a trade and export hub catering to the broader region. TET features three centres of excellence: Radar, Defence Services, and Digital. Through these centres, TET is focused on developing sovereign capabilities in radar systems, cybersecurity, and various digital activities.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GAL partners with CAE to enhance operator readiness through integrated simulation training solutions
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: During the second day of IDEX 2025, Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) announced a partnership with CAE, a global leading flight training provider, to develop tech-based simulation training solutions to improve mission readiness and enable operational success for defense forces. The partnership will see both parties cooperate to offer a range of defense sector clients with seamless and innovative learning and development solutions that span assets, operations, and programs. These solutions maximize the quality of live training, while simultaneously driving efficiency and mitigating costs. Bringing together two industry leaders for collaboration under this agreement will solve a common challenge that various armed forces face due to operational silos, standalone learning strategies and geographic disparity with a lack of interconnectivity. The solutions will provide Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO) and Mission and Operations Support (M&OS) training via flexible scenarios using multiple and varied systems networked together across the ecosystem. Commenting on the partnership, Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL said: 'Amalgamating classroom training, virtual reality, simulation, and live training together creates a first-of-its-kind solution in the Middle East. We are thrilled to be collaborating with CAE to offer these solutions and see this partnership as another strategic step in the dynamic transformation of aerospace training within the region. "Our agreement with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) strengthens our mutual commitment to supporting our partners in the UAE and regionally, transforming the training and simulation landscape to enhance operator mission readiness,' said Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Division President, CAE Defense & Security, International. 'We look forward to working with GAL to leverage CAE's extensive expertise and innovative solutions to enhance local capabilities in support of joint synthetic training." Leveraging GAL's depth of expertise, the partnership with CAE will enable future scaling to offer specialized training to naval, air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. These offerings will further solidify GAL's positioning as a leading provider of integrated defense and aerospace solutions. About GAL Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) is a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Established in 2007 and 100% UAE-owned, GAL is the core service provider for the UAE Ministry of Defense and hold several maintenance and service contracts across the region. With a team of over 5,000 employees from 71 nationalities, GAL offers a wide range of military-specific support services including maintenance, overhaul, and inspections to ensure the operator's assets are at peak mission readiness.
Mid East Info
17-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
GAL SIGNS MOU WITH GE AEROSPACE TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF UAE AEROSPACE TALENT - Middle East Business News and Information
Witness: Roula Rabbat and David Holmes from GE Aerospace – Mohamed Alketbi and Ahmed Almaazmi from GAL Signing: Salim Mousallam, Regional Vice President – Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace & Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL. Abu Dhabi, UAE – February, 2025 – On opening day of IDEX 2025, Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services in the UAE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE Aerospace to advance the development of Emirati talent in the aerospace sector. Through this collaboration, the two industry leaders will provide practical hands-on training and theoretical classroom style education to young UAE nationals as part of GAL's recently launched 'Next 50 Initiative.' The Initiative, a multi-year program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of aspiring Emirati aerospace professionals, is designed to host 50 students annually, offering specialized training on aircraft engine maintenance, avionics, engineering principles, and operational best practices. Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL commented , 'It is our responsibility to contribute to building a highly skilled workforce and robust knowledge-based economy here in the UAE. At GAL, we are proud to offer programs like the 'Next 50 Initiative' to actualize our commitment. Partnering with GE Aerospace, allows us to leverage our expertise not only to train the next generation of Emirati leaders, but also equip them with industry-leading experience and tools needed to drive growth and the future of the UAE aerospace sector.' 'We are pleased to welcome these Emirati students to our world-renowned training center, which is located close to our global headquarters and major R&D, engineering, and manufacturing facilities,' said Salim Mousallam, Regional Vice President of Defense & Systems for GE Aerospace in the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye. 'We have proudly contributed to workforce development in the UAE and the wider region for decades, and this program is the latest example of our shared commitment to building a pipeline of skilled, passionate, and talented young people who are eager to work in the aerospace sector.' As part of the 'Next 50 Initiative' programming, students will travel to the GE Aerospace Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) in the United States to learn and gain technical proficiency in a world-class training facility setting. This collaboration solidifies a shared vision between GAL and GE Aerospace to further strengthen the UAE's role as a global leader in aerospace innovation. About GAL: Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) is a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Established in 2007 and 100% UAE-owned, GAL is the core service provider for the UAE Ministry of Defense and hold several maintenance and service contracts across the region. With a team of over 5,000 employees from 71 nationalities, GAL offers a wide range of military-specific support services including maintenance, overhaul, and inspections to ensure the operator's assets are at peak mission readiness. About GE Aerospace: GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GAL signs MOU with GE Aerospace to develop the next generation of UAE aerospace talent
Abu Dhabi, UAE: On opening day of IDEX 2025, Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services in the UAE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE Aerospace to advance the development of Emirati talent in the aerospace sector. Through this collaboration, the two industry leaders will provide practical hands-on training and theoretical classroom style education to young UAE nationals as part of GAL's recently launched "Next 50 Initiative." The Initiative, a multi-year program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of aspiring Emirati aerospace professionals, is designed to host 50 students annually, offering specialized training on aircraft engine maintenance, avionics, engineering principles, and operational best practices. Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL commented, 'It is our responsibility to contribute to building a highly skilled workforce and robust knowledge-based economy here in the UAE. At GAL, we are proud to offer programs like the 'Next 50 Initiative' to actualize our commitment. Partnering with GE Aerospace, allows us to leverage our expertise not only to train the next generation of Emirati leaders, but also equip them with industry-leading experience and tools needed to drive growth and the future of the UAE aerospace sector.' 'We are pleased to welcome these Emirati students to our world-renowned training center, which is located close to our global headquarters and major R&D, engineering, and manufacturing facilities,' said Salim Mousallam, Regional Vice President of Defense & Systems for GE Aerospace in the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye. 'We have proudly contributed to workforce development in the UAE and the wider region for decades, and this program is the latest example of our shared commitment to building a pipeline of skilled, passionate, and talented young people who are eager to work in the aerospace sector.' As part of the 'Next 50 Initiative' programming, students will travel to the GE Aerospace Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC) in the United States to learn and gain technical proficiency in a world-class training facility setting. This collaboration solidifies a shared vision between GAL and GE Aerospace to further strengthen the UAE's role as a global leader in aerospace innovation.
