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Saudi Royal Air Force Takes Part in Desert Flag Exercises 2021

Desert Flag 2021 kicked off on Monday at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (SPA)
Desert Flag 2021 kicked off on Monday at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (SPA)
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Saudi Royal Air Force Takes Part in Desert Flag Exercises 2021

Desert Flag 2021 kicked off on Monday at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (SPA)
Desert Flag 2021 kicked off on Monday at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (SPA)

The joint military exercise Desert Flag 2021 kicked off on Monday at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Saudi Royal Air Force and air forces of number of countries are taking part in the drill.

The Saudi Royal Air Force participate with F-15 CE fighter jet aircraft and with its all air and technical crews.

Commander of the RSAF group participating in the exercise Lt. Col. Fahad bin Muzal Al-Harbi said the drill is part of the air force’s pre-prepared training plans and programs to refine and develop the skills of air, technical and administrative crews.

The drill ends on March 26.

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GCC Secretary-General Denounces Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as Violation of International Law

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Denounces Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as Violation of International Law

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist Iranian attacks using a number of ballistic missiles and drones against Bahrain and Kuwait.

He emphasized that these treacherous attacks constitute a direct threat to the security, stability, and safety of citizens and residents on the territories of Bahrain and Kuwait, and represent a blatant violation of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

He added that the continuation of these Iranian attacks undermines ongoing regional and international efforts aimed at consolidating peace and security and resolving the crisis, SPA reported.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi underscored the GCC's absolute support for all measures taken by Bahrain and Kuwait to cement their security, safeguard their sovereignty, and protect their peoples and residents.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the blatant Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as against the security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, SPA reported.

The Kingdom reaffirmed its categorical rejection of these attacks, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The ministry reiterated that such violations undermine international efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

The Kingdom further renewed its solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain, and affirmed its full support for all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty and security.

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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 Nationals

A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.
A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.
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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 Nationals

A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.
A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.

A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state news agency reported, adding that the cause was unknown.

"The relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash," the news agency said.

The incident took place at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT), the agency added.