Saudi King Swears in Princes and Officials

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives the appointed princes and officials. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives the appointed princes and officials. SPA
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Saudi King Swears in Princes and Officials

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives the appointed princes and officials. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives the appointed princes and officials. SPA

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz swore in at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Thursday princes and officials who were newly appointed by royal orders.

The princes included Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Asir Region, Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jouf Region, and Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Muqren bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Hail Region.

The officials included Member of the Shura Council Dr. Yousef bin Trad Al-Saadoun and Secretary General of the Shura Council Mohammed bin Dakhil Al-Mutairi.

Then they greeted the King and listened to his directives.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban and Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Mohammed bin Amin Al-Jafri.



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.