The U.S. State Department approved possible military sales to Saudi Arabia and Oman on Friday, with the deals valued at an estimated 5.75 billion U.S. dollars and 188 million U.S. dollars, respectively.
Saudi Arabia has requested a 5 billion U.S. dollars purchase of JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extended Range) guidance kits and related equipment, including 5,004 BLU-111 500-pound and 5,000 BLU-117 2,000-pound general-purpose bombs, the State Department said in a release.
The proposed Saudi purchase also includes AGT-1500 engines and related equipment, valued at 750 million U.S. dollars, according to the release.
In another release, the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 Sustainment services and related equipment to Oman.
The administration has now forwarded the foreign military sales notifications to Capitol Hill for congressional review.
U.S. State Department approves nearly 6 bln USD arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Oman
U.S. State Department approves nearly 6 bln USD arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Oman
U.S. State Department approves nearly 6 bln USD arms sale to Saudi Arabia, Oman
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) running from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai has created new consumption scenarios that are accessible to ordinary people inside and outside exhibition pavilions.
Featuring new AI-powered products, the expo has brought new experiences to consumers, with many booths bustling with people trying out the high-tech exhibits.
"There are more and more new high-tech products closely related to our daily life," said Hu Hai, a consumer.
The Shanghai pavilion at the CIIE introduced customized services for the first time this year, with more than 300 typical products including clothes and cosmetics selected for consumers.
"This customized service is quite unique. You can choose the color, the hollowed-out pattern, and the tube of the lipstick as you like. You can also select your favorite scents, such as floral, fruity and other aromas. Everything can be done according to your own preferences," said Yu Jiaping, another consumer.
After experiencing the customized service at the pavilion, consumers can go across the street to another experience area, which covers 500 square meters. Twelve local brands gathered here to customize products as needed, and consumers can place orders if they like them.
A CIIE-themed fair has opened at a park in Shanghai’s Qingpu District, with products from countries like Cananda and Sri Lanka, including food, suitcases and clothes accessible to people outside the pavilions.
"The market suits young people's tastes very much, and we want to reach people of different age groups through various scenarios," said Yu Jingyi, an exhibitor.
Thanks to relevant policies, CIIE exhibits can be directly transferred to the Hongqiao Central Business District Bonded Logistics Center, where over 90,000 products of the same styles at the expo from 120 counties and regions have gathered.
The influence of the China International Import Expo has extended beyond the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) to the Hongqiao transportation hub and surrounding business districts, covering dining, tourism, shopping and entertainment.
People can enjoy special discounts with participation permits, while online consumption vouchers have been distributed to boost consumption.
9th CIIE creates new consumption scenarios in Shanghai
