Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional and International Issues

President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP).
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP).
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Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional and International Issues

President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP).
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP).

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan he has reinforced the importance of communication and dialogue to support regional and international stability and peace.

He reiterated the UAE’s principled position aimed at de-escalation and the necessity for a negotiated political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

This came during his meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

UAE's President, who is on a working visit to St. Petersburg, stressed the importance of accelerating efforts to mitigate the humanitarian repercussions of the crisis and supporting prisoner-exchange initiatives on both sides.

The two leaders also discussed the longstanding relations as part of the UAE-Russia strategic partnership framework. They also expressed their ongoing commitment to further build on the bilateral ties between the two nations.

 

 



Tuwaiq 4 Joint Air Exercise Starts in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
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Tuwaiq 4 Joint Air Exercise Starts in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA
The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA

The Tuwaiq 4 joint air exercise maneuvers began at Prince Sultan Air Base in the presence of unit commanders and with the participation of forces from various nations.

The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. Participating nations include the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Morocco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Greece. Bahrain and Egypt are also involved as observers.

Saudi Colonel Pilot Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khanfour, the Exercise Director, highlighted that Tuwaiq 4 aims to foster cooperation and knowledge exchange in tactical airdrop procedures.

The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness and combat proficiency of air, technical, and support personnel, preparing them for assigned tasks in various tactical landing scenarios.

Tuwaiq 4 includes joint operations by participating units, featuring tactical landings from varying altitudes supported by combat air missions and the implementation of search and rescue operations.

The exercise agenda includes lectures on essential techniques in tactical landing, as well as planning phases, management, leadership, and evaluation of tactical airdrop operations.