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 Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syria

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syria

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in the Dweilaa area in Damascus, in Syria that left tens dead and many others injured , the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reiterating the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting bloodshed and the attacks against places of worship and the intimidation of innocent civilians. It affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.

The ministry also extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Syria, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.