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.



Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Syrian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Syrian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Friday from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Bassam Sabbagh.

The two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts regarding them.