<div id="readability-page-1"><div>ABU DHABI – Raytheon Emirates Limited, has appointed Yahya Shaheen Alhammadi as its new managing director. Raytheon is an RTX business.Alhammadi, who has served as director of requirements and capabilities at Raytheon Emirates since 2025, will lead the company’s efforts to advance defense localization and foster strategic partnerships within the UAE’s defense ecosystem. In this role, he will focus on nurturing local expertise and innovation to deliver state-of-the-art defense systems that will be sustained by a local industrial base aligning with the UAE’s strategic objectives.“With his distinguished career and experience in regional defense and security, Yahya is exceptionally qualified to lead our efforts in supporting the UAE’s national security and industrial priorities that build on our 40-year legacy of partnering with the UAE,” said Chander Nijhon, vice president of Strategy and International at Raytheon.“It is a privilege to lead Raytheon Emirates in delivering critical capabilities, driving innovation, and advancing the UAE’s strategic ambitions,” Alhammadi said. “Through our investments, such as the local production of Raytheon’s battle-proven Coyote® C-UAS system, fostering of local partnerships and the support of a talented in-country team, we remain committed to supporting the country’s defense and aerospace objectives.”Before joining Raytheon Emirates, Alhammadi held prominent leadership roles within the UAE Armed Forces and the Gulf Cooperation Council Unified Command, where he gained extensive experience in logistics, defense systems, and procurement programs. His expertise will play a vital role in guiding Raytheon Emirates to further strengthen the UAE’s indigenous defense capabilities and industrial base.About RaytheonRaytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.About RTXWith more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com.Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@lseg.comDisclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.</div></div>

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Raytheon Emirates Limited has appointed Yahya Shaheen Alhammadi as its new managing director. Alhammadi, previously director of requirements and capabilities, will focus on advancing defense localization and fostering strategic partnerships within the UAE’s defense ecosystem. His leadership aims to enhance local expertise and innovation in defense systems, aligning with the UAE’s national security objectives.

ZAWYA: Raytheon Emirates appoints Yahya Shaheen Alhammadi as Managing Director