Saudi Arabia, US Kick off Military Drill in Gulf

Saudi Arabia and the US kick off a joint naval drill in the Gulf. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia and the US kick off a joint naval drill in the Gulf. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, US Kick off Military Drill in Gulf

Saudi Arabia and the US kick off a joint naval drill in the Gulf. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia and the US kick off a joint naval drill in the Gulf. (SPA)

The mixed maritime “Nautical Defender 21” exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the United States Navy kicked off on Thursday at King Abdulaziz Naval Base (KANB) at the Eastern Fleet in Jubail.

The drill, which is being held in Gulf waters, will also see the participation of a British minesweeper.

Commander of the Eastern Fleet Vice Admiral Majed bin Hazza Al-Qahtani will oversee the exercise.

The two-week drill aims to raise combat readiness and expand maritime security cooperation between the two forces, by strengthening maritime security, ensuring protection of territorial waters and exchanging combat experiences.

The exercise is being held amid heightened tensions in the region and threats to marine waterways, underlining the need for coordination between navies in the area.



18th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
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18th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA

The 18th relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) landed on Sunday at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, carrying vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
This assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's significant humanitarian contributions and commitment to its values, SPA said.
The Kingdom, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, stands in solidarity with peoples in times of crises, the news agency added.