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Swiss ban aerospace firm Pilatus from operating in Saudi, UAE

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:04:36 +0200

Switzerland on Wednesday banned aerospace firm Pilatus from further operating in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after finding the Swiss company gave "logistical support" to the armed forces of both countries.

Swiss halt Saudi arms parts trade over Khashoggi case

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:58:08 +0100

The Swiss government decided Wednesday to halt deliveries of spare weapons parts to Saudi Arabia amid concern over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Arms exports to Arab nations criticized

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:51:00 +0200

Activists have criticized the fact that Switzerland is increasing its arms exports to Arab regimes at a time of unrest in the Middle East.