13th Erbil Build Expo draws over 210 companies

STORY: 13th Erbil Build Expo draws over 210 companies DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 13th Erbil International Building, Construction and Machinery Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): XIAN WANG, Representative of Zhanjiang CNE Electricity Corporation, China 3. various of the 13th Erbil International Building, Construction and Machinery Exhibition STORYLINE: The 13th Erbil International Building, Construction and Machinery Exhibition kicked off Tuesday in the city of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, attracting more than 210 companies from 15 countries and regions. The companies participating in the exhibition display more than 400 trademarks in various building and construction materials, energy, machinery and spare parts, in addition to decoration. Chinese companies with various specializations occupy a wide area of the exhibition, and the materials they offer are popular in the Iraqi market due to their durability and low cost.

Jordan hosts special forces exhibition after 4-year hiatus

STORY: Jordan hosts special forces exhibition after 4-year hiatus DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: MILITARY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the exhibition 3. various of the airshow STORYLINE: The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries and regions. King Abdullah II of Jordan inaugurated the exhibition, which also attracted official delegations from 98 countries and regions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, SOFEX General Manager Ayman Batran said the exhibition has become a global hub to showcase the latest developments and specializations related to special forces. King Abdullah II Special Forces Group Commander Nael Shugeirat stressed the importance of the SOFEX in strengthening international cooperation in the development of defense industries. Various types of the latest technologies and w