‘Arab Gulf Security 2’ Exercise Kicks off in UAE

The “Arab Gulf Security 2” military exercise kicked off in the UAE. (WAM)
The “Arab Gulf Security 2” military exercise kicked off in the UAE. (WAM)
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‘Arab Gulf Security 2’ Exercise Kicks off in UAE

The “Arab Gulf Security 2” military exercise kicked off in the UAE. (WAM)
The “Arab Gulf Security 2” military exercise kicked off in the UAE. (WAM)

The “Arab Gulf Security 2” exercise kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday with the aim of boosting coordination and cooperation between the security and police forces of the Gulf region.

Forces will be trained on responding to crises and emergencies. They will bolster their capabilities in confronting common threats and challenges and hone their security skills.

Their first field training witnessed exercises using live ammunition and various simulated security scenarios.

The forces showed high determination and readiness to confront different security threats.

Commander of the Saudi unit taking part in the drill, Awad bin Mashouh al-Enezi said the Kingdom’s forces had prepared for the exercise at a training camp in Riyadh.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Developments in Syria, Gaza

 The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)
The flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers is displayed, in the Bab Touma district of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Syria.

A statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty stressed “the importance of supporting the Syrian state during this critical moment in Syria’s history.”

He underscored the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to empower its national institutions.

He called for the adoption of a comprehensive political process, led by the Syrian people, so that stability can be restored throughout their country.

The FMs also discussed the latest developments in Gaza, with Abdellaty briefing Prince Faisal on Egypt’s “intense efforts with all concerned parties to reach an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.”