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MIDDLE EAST
commented : “ We are looking forward to bringing the latest technologies to improve rail infrastructure in Egypt . Together with GE , we will work on enhancing the efficiency of rail transportation for both freight and passengers .”
Utilising analytics to transform data into cost saving solutions and reduced emissions , GE ’ s aviation arm can utilise apps to analyse fuel consumption through Predix . Companies can also personalise flight routes , the overall weight of the aircraft and track its progress , in addition to detecting any potential issues . GE Aviation Service grown significantly in the Middle East , serving over 200 customers in more than 70 countries . With over 50mn passengers , there are approximately 2,000 GE jet engines which support airlines in the Middle East . The company even houses an Emirates Test Engine Facility in Dubai in order to cater for regional and international clientele .

Commitment to communities and staff

With a manufacturing facility in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia , GE ’ s healthcare arm in the Middle East places a significant emphasis on staff development and training . With support and training centres situated in the region , over a thousand biomedical engineers have been trained by GE Healthcare in the last five years . Over 70 % of hospitals have also adopted GE ’ s products and services , with a focus on providing high quality care and research development . The
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