Felipe and Letizia Open SMOPYC 2008 Exhibition

The Prince and Princess of Asturias officially opened the 'SMOPYC 2008' exhibition (April 22nd-April 26th) at the Feria de Zaragoza this afternoon. The 14th International Show of Public Works, Construction and Mining Machinery offered a complete representation of the latest technologies and new store releases catagorized within the following areas: earth movements and roads, aggregates and concrete, elevation and maintenance, industrial vehicles and transport, auxiliary equipment for construction and components, spare parts, accessories and services. A demo area was set up for live machinery demostrations. The fair showcased 2,014 exhibitors.

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Jordan’s King and Prince Andrew Attend SOFEX 2008 Exhibition

King Abdullah II of Jordan officially opened the SOFEX 2008 Exhibition yesterday. SOFEX “is the premier international exhibition and conference that features the largest fully-integrated Special Operations Forces equipment and solutions in the world. Bringing together the world’s leading counter terrorism and homeland security manufacturers with high-ranking defense officials and government decision makers, SOFEX is a unique global gathering for showcasing the latest counter terrorism and homeland security solutions to combat today’s ever increasing security challenges.” The exhibition is being held at the King Abdullah I Airbase in Marka from March 31st to April 3rd.

Prince Andrew, as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment for the United Kingdom, delivered a speech at the exhibition. On Monday, he met with Jordan’s king to discuss bilateral relations and the means to strengthen economic ties between Jordan and the United Kingdom.

For more information on the SOFEX 2008 Exhibition, visit the official website.

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Queen Beatrix Opens Exhibition at Amsterdam Historical Museum

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands opened the exhibition entitled, Amsterdam and the House of Orange, at the Amsterdam Historical Museum yesterday. The panoply chronicles the historical events that shaped the House of Orange over four centuries. The museum will show the exhibition until August 31, 2008.

For more information on the Amsterdam Historical Museum, visit the official website.

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Exhibition of Portrait Miniatures on The Dutch Royal House Website

An exhibition of twenty-one portrait miniatures has been launched on The Dutch Royal House website. These were selected from a collection of more than seven hundred portrait miniatures. Most of the portraits range below ten centimeters. Miniature painting emerged in the 16th century and was a popular art form in the courts of Europe.