Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
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Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz arrived in Madinah on Sunday to assume his duties as governor.

A Royal Decree has been issued to appoint him as Governor of the Madinah city region.

He took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz last week.

Prince Salman was received upon his arrival in Madinah by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, special aide to King Salman, Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of Madinah, and several senior civil and military officials.

Prince Salman expressed his pride in his appointment and determination to meet the aspirations of the wise leadership in Madinah, which is witnessing a development renaissance in all fields.

He later visited the Prophet’s Mosque where he performed prayers at the Rawdah.



Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch 'Bridge 25' Joint Exercise

Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
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Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch 'Bridge 25' Joint Exercise

Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)

The "Bridge 25" joint naval exercise commenced on Sunday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, bringing together the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), represented by the Eastern Fleet, and the Royal Bahraini Naval Force (RBNF). The event was attended by senior military officials from both nations.
The Exercise Director, Naval Colonel Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Abdulqader, stated that "Bridge 25" is designed to enhance the combat readiness of the participating units, standardize tactical concepts, and facilitate the execution of joint operations, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
He also emphasized that the exercise focuses on implementing naval battle management procedures, refining command and control protocols, and enhancing the efficiency of communication systems.
He highlighted that this exercise is part of the ongoing "Bridge" series of drills between the two countries, aimed at strengthening security cooperation, safeguarding territorial waters, and unifying tactical concepts and joint operational efforts.