Boeing
and Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah in agreement
Posted: 1 June 2003
Boeing announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Holding
The agreement outlines the companies’ intention to collaboratively
explore business opportunities related to the Dubai Airport and
other transportation prospects.
Speaking at the Airport Build and Technology Conference about Boeing’s
large system integration expertise, Tony Swansson, Vice President,
Aviation Security, The Boeing Company, said: “Current travel
conditions are challenging the aviation industry to develop environments
that further ensure passengers’ safety and security. By teaming
with Al Naboodah, Boeing is in a strong position to offer our customers
here in Dubai and the region, the most effective solution for their
security requirements.”
Building on Boeing’s expertise and the recognition of Saeed
& Mohammed Al Naboodah Holding as a leader in the area of construction
services, the MOU allows the two companies to assess the market
for security services.
Sultan Al Mansoori, Group Managing Director, Saeed & Mohammed
Al Naboodah Group Co. said: “There is a real need both across
the Middle East and the world for governments and companies to re-assess
their security needs in airports as well as ports, borders and other
points of entry. In this changing environment we believe the most
effective approach is for different companies to combine their expertise
in order to provide the most effective solutions for our customers.”
Founded in 1958, Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is a successful
and diverse company comprising 17 different companies and subsidiaries,
which employ more than 6,000 employees of different nationalities.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
is one of the world’s largest space and defense businesses.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is
a $25 billion business. It provides systems solutions to its global
military, government, and commercial customers. It is a leading
provider of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; the
world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world’s
largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based
communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile
defense; NASA’s largest contractor, a global leader in launch
services and a leader in the emerging homeland security market.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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