Saudi Prepares to Hold ‘Spears of Victory’ Drills on Sunday

Saudi Arabia will launch the “Spears of Victory” military drills on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia will launch the “Spears of Victory” military drills on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Prepares to Hold ‘Spears of Victory’ Drills on Sunday

Saudi Arabia will launch the “Spears of Victory” military drills on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia will launch the “Spears of Victory” military drills on Sunday. (SPA)

The Saudi Defense Ministry completed on Friday preparations to launch its “Spears of Victory” military drills on Sunday.

The major exercise will take place in the Eastern Province between January 31 and February 11.

The Royal Airforce, Navy and ground forces will take part in the exercise held at the King Abdulaziz Air Base.

Saudi Arabia had kicked off on Wednesday the third joint rehearsal of military maneuvers between the Royal Air Force and the US Air Force.

The Air Force participated in the exercise with its F-15SA fighters, while the US forces partook with the B-52 strategic bomber and F-16 fighter jets.



GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum 2025 in Croatia.

Saturday's meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation.

Both sides reviewed progress on the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Consultation Mechanism and the Joint Action Plan, and exchanged views on regional developments and key political issues of mutual concern.