Dubai, UAE & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Marc Parent, CEO of CAE, has concluded a two-week tour in the Middle East, focusing on advancing strategic partnerships and regional growth for CAE’s military and civil aviation training operations. The visit included key engagements in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, highlighting CAE’s contributions to advanced training solutions and regional collaboration.
- UAE Visit Highlights:
- Meetings with the UAE Naval Forces leadership in Abu Dhabi to discuss CAE’s multi-phase Naval Training solution.
- A tour of the Naval Defence and Crisis Training Centre (NDCTC) in Taweelah, featuring purpose-built facilities with whole-ship simulators for various naval classes.
- Collaboration with CAE Maritime Middle East, including discussions with Mohamed Al Qemzi, Chair of CAE MME, and an all-hands meeting with the regional team.
- Saudi Arabia Visit Highlights:
- Meetings with the Public Investment Fund, Royal Saudi Air Force, and CAE Arabia’s joint-venture partner, Mohammed Al Othman, to enhance CAE’s presence in the Kingdom.
- Productive discussions with Jean-Philippe Linteau, the Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and strategic initiatives.
Source: Marc Parent (CAE)