Boeing is proud of its partnerships in the aerospace and defense industry in the Middle East that were established more than 70 years ago and continue to be an important part of Boeing's plans for growth. We are very excited by recent initiatives by regional governments, to expand their capabilities to become centers of advanced technology and industry and to develop the region into a modern aerospace hub. Boeing is pleased to participate in many of these development programs.
Boeing has established offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and Kuwait. Boeing also has field service teams across the region, two distribution centers for airplane spare parts in Dubai, and a decision support center in Riyadh. Boeing's investments in the Middle East have helped strengthen the regional aerospace sector, creating jobs and driving innovation for mutual benefit.
Boeing is well-established as a valued partner to the defense forces of the region, which are using Boeing systems to secure their land and sea borders and to lead global humanitarian missions. At the same time, Boeing's satellite technology helps to connect the region with world-class communications. Customers across the region operate Boeing's advanced suite of capabilities, including C-17 Globemaster III and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, F/A-18 and F-15S/SA/QA fighter aircraft, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), AH- 64 Apache Attack helicopter, AH-6 Little Bird helicopter and tanker aircraft; as well as Boeing 376, 601 and 702 satellites operated by Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications.

Boeing offers differentiating products and services that meet the defense and security needs of the Middle East, and many are the backbone of armed forces across the region. From Vertical Lift platforms such as the CH-47 Chinook heavy lift dual-rotor helicopter to the AH- 64 Apache attack helicopter and the light attack/reconnaissance AH-6 Little Bird. Our Air Dominance portfolio with armed forces in the Middle East is exemplified by the F-15 advanced jet fighter that is the vanguard of air defense supporting the security and stability of the region.
At IDEX 2023, Boeing will showcase its latest capabilities and discuss regional developments with its customers. In recent news, the U.S. Army awarded a contract to Boeing to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force, allowing them to start updating their existing fleet with the latest advanced technology to support Egypt's Heavy-lift requirements. Additionally, we continue to deliver for our customers in Qatar with the F-15QA fighter exemplifying Boeing's commitment to providing only the best products and services and overcoming challenges for our regional defense customers, offering superior speed, range, and payload capabilities.

The Middle East is one of the priority markets for Boeing in commercial, defense, and services. We are committed to supporting the region's considerable potential for growth in the aerospace sector, including aircraft, infrastructure expansion, services, and financing.
Boeing has a sizable market share in the Middle East, and we believe this region will continue to be one of the world's fastest-growing commercial aviation sectors. According to our commercial market outlook, the Middle East will require nearly 3,000 commercial jets valued at $765 billion over the next 20 years. The significant investments that Boeing has made in the Middle East in aerospace infrastructure, local workforce, capability, and innovation will ensure that we can capitalize on that demand and continue to serve our customers in the region.
The Defense and Space Market Outlook 2022-2031 predicts that the global defense, space, and security market will be worth $2.8 trillion in the next decade. This projection is based on the ongoing demand driven by geopolitical and security challenges and the continued importance of military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, spacecraft, and other defense products and services. As of the fourth quarter of 2022, Boeing Defense, Space & Security's backlog was $54 billion, of which 28 percent represents orders from customers outside the U.S.

At IDEX 2023, Boeing and its subsidiaries will showcase the cutting-edge capabilities of their platforms, including the CH- 47 Chinook, a multi-mission helicopter with a fully integrated digital cockpit system; the T-7 advanced jet trainer, designed to train the next generation of pilots; the KC-46A multi-mission aerial refueler, the world's most advanced refueling and airlift capability; and Insitu's Integrator ER, a long-range Group 3 unmanned aerial system for ISR.

Boeing provides technical support for its commercial and defense aircraft customers in the UAE through embedded field service representatives and our Boeing Global Services Dubai service center, which supports customers with parts and material management services.
  In the commercial, business, and general aviation services market, Boeing forecasts a $1.7 trillion market opportunity through 2030. Digital solutions, including analytics offerings, interior modifications and freighter conversions are in demand from our customers, as are training services. Demand for services dependent on aircraft utilization, such as maintenance, parts and supply chain, continue to grow. The aviation services market in the Middle East is estimated to be valued at $275 billion by 2041.

Our commitment to the UAE does not end with business only. Aerospace enables the UAE's ambitions to diversify its economy and increase job opportunities, and we've established a number of partnerships to work towards that vision.
  We've worked closely with Mubadala, selecting a group of undergraduate engineering students, and giving them internships and learning opportunities in the industry, particularly in engineering, R&D, and education and training.
We also partner with several non-profit organizations that address community needs in the UAE to build the skills needed for the jobs of the future. We partner with INJAZ UAE on business and entrepreneurship training and skills, and at Expo2020, we launched a new STEM Pioneers program in partnership with Amideast and Pure Minds Education. The program introduces students to aerospace challenges and engages them in scientific learning activities that involve designing and testing model airplanes and rockets.
  A stronger UAE means a stronger Boeing. Shared progress is the best and most sustainable progress.

As a leading global aerospace company, we want to be close to our customers and partners and have a strong local presence in a strategic market like the UAE. Boeing is closely aligned with the UAE government in many key strategic areas, including sustainability, STEM education, advanced research, and development of advanced technology and industry capabilities.
  There is no better example than the 787 vertical fin manufactured by Strata Manufacturing. The 787 vertical fin results from a world-class collaboration between Boeing and Strata Manufacturing -Mubadala's advanced composite aerostructures facility in Al Ain. Strata produces commercial composite aerostructures for the 777 and the 787 Dreamliner. Its next-door neighbor, Strata Solvay Advanced Materials, a joint venture facility formed between Mubadala and Solvay, will manufacture carbon fiber raw material for Boeing platforms.
Another example is our partnership with Edge Precision Industries (EPI) for complex metallic machined parts. This capability further expands the UAE's industrial base by enabling advanced materials manufacturing.
Regarding academic partnerships, The Boeing University Relations program supports the UAE's efforts to create a robust talent pipeline for emerging aviation & aerospace sectors. In the UAE, we have partnered with Emirates Aviation University and Khalifa University since 2012. In April last year, we supported Khalifa University's aerospace engineering curriculum with a grant to strengthen educational experience and skills development and to support a series of events by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Chapter in the UAE. We also partnered with Emirates Aviation University on their annual Water Rocket Competition for the fifth time.
We run similar programs in other countries in the region. These programs are focused on supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. In Qatar, for example, we have been partnering with the Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) on several initiatives that benefit its academic programs and support students. In Jordan, we support the AeroSquad Club at the Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU). One of our latest initiatives is a series of STEM programs we are organizing with Amideast in Egypt. These programs will support Egyptian youth through STEM education with a focus on sustainability and were launched on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 held in Sharm El Sheikh.