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UAE, Israel to Take Part in Military Drills in Greece

A UAE F-16 fighter jet.
A UAE F-16 fighter jet.
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UAE, Israel to Take Part in Military Drills in Greece

A UAE F-16 fighter jet.
A UAE F-16 fighter jet.

The air forces of Israel and the United Arab Emirates will take part in a joint military drill in Greece, revealed military sources in Tel Aviv.

Israel’s Maariv daily said the drill is part of an international military exercise.

This marks the first time that the UAE openly announces its participation with Israel in a military exercise.

The daily said that the UAE had previously joined Israel in drills, but this is the first time it agrees for the information to be reported.

The exercise in Greece will also include air forces from the United States, Canada, Slovakia, Spain and Cyprus.

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Saudi Arabia Refutes Inaccurate Information about Working Conditions in the Kingdom

The initiatives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 framework place human well-being at the forefront of all programs and development projects. SPA
The initiatives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 framework place human well-being at the forefront of all programs and development projects. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Refutes Inaccurate Information about Working Conditions in the Kingdom

The initiatives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 framework place human well-being at the forefront of all programs and development projects. SPA
The initiatives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 framework place human well-being at the forefront of all programs and development projects. SPA

In reference to the misinformation circulating across various media platforms, and particularly claims suggesting an increase in worker fatalities linked to working conditions in Saudi Arabia, accompanied by unfounded statistics lacking credible sources, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health in Saudi Arabia unequivocally refuted these assertions.

In a statement issued Friday, the council affirmed that work-related fatalities in Saudi Arabia is 1.12 per 100,000 workers. This figure positions Saudi Arabia among the lowest globally in terms of work-related fatalities.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) acknowledges this progress, highlighting on its official website that Saudi Arabia has made significant advancements in improving occupational safety and health and reducing workplace accidents at the national level, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Similar praises have been made by other reputable international organizations, including the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and the British Safety Council.
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health reiterated that the safety and well-being of workers are fundamental priorities in all regulations and laws implemented in Saudi Arabia. The initiatives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 framework place human well-being at the forefront of all programs and development projects, notably through the National Strategic Program for Occupational Safety and Health.

Launched in 2017 as part of Vision 2030, this program aims to review and enhance workplace safety protocols, regulations, and legislation.

Additionally, Saudi labor laws mandate that employers provide comprehensive health insurance that covers essential preventive, therapeutic, and healthcare services for all employees. Regulations also restrict work under direct sunlight during the summer months and establish working hours in accordance with international standards set forth in relevant International Labor Organization agreements. The council emphasized the importance of verifying information and sourcing it from credible outlets.