The Dubai Airshow 2023 was held last week in Dubai, with participation of the United States and other defence partners, in addition to a large gathering of private sector companies. The 18th event couldn't have come at a more important time to reaffirm the robust defence partnership underpinning Middle East stability, and the growing status of Dubai on the world stage as a leader in aerospace industries.
Dubai Airshow 2023 was easy to spot, with spectacular static and flying displays of 180 aircraft featuring cutting-edge military and civil aviation technologies and unparalleled manufacturing capabilities.
The event was staged at the emirate's sprawling Dubai World Central airport, described as “the future of the aerospace industry”, with 20 country pavilions, more than 1,400 exhibitors, and a busy agenda of 300-plus speakers and nine conference tracks tackling a wide range of topics in technology, sustainability, and defense.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure and major aerospace milestones in recent years, Dubai Airshow has become the primary meeting point for the industry, and a place where many new opportunities are created.
In the 2021 show, more than 100 US companies participated, deepening the aerospace co-operation between the US and United Arab Emirates, and forming a platform for closer strategic ties.
The US was represented at Dubai Airshow 2023 by a military delegation from United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), reflecting the seriousness of the country's commitments to the region and its confidence in the event’s profile to generate new business for US manufacturers of aerial defence and aviation systems.
More specifically, the US showcases its Advanced Aerial Mobility systems, with focus on interoperability, capacity building and partnership, and with the ultimate objective of maintaining the security of the UAE and the Gulf region as a whole against regional threats.
The US military was set to display one of its Patriot missile-defence systems at the Dubai Airshow but has since updated its deployment plans.
The specs
A4 35 TFSI
Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder
Transmission: seven-speed S-tronic automatic
Power: 150bhp
Torque: 270Nm
Price: Dh150,000 (estimate)
On sale: First Q 2020
A4 S4 TDI
Engine: 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel
Transmission: eight-speed PDK automatic
Power: 350bhp
Torque: 700Nm
Price: Dh165,000 (estimate)
On sale: First Q 2020
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
All about the Sevens
Cape Town Sevens on Saturday and Sunday: Pools A – South Africa, Kenya, France, Russia; B – New Zealand, Australia, Spain, United States; C – England, Scotland, Argentina, Uganda; D – Fiji, Samoa, Canada, Wales
HSBC World Sevens Series standing after first leg in Dubai 1 South Africa; 2 New Zealand; 3 England; 4 Fiji; 5 Australia; 6 Samoa; 7 Kenya; 8 Scotland; 9 France; 10 Spain; 11 Argentina; 12 Canada; 13 Wales; 14 Uganda; 15 United States; 16 Russia
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Skoda Superb Specs
Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol
Power: 190hp
Torque: 320Nm
Price: From Dh147,000
Available: Now
Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
The President's Cake
Director: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Rating: 4/5
