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Saudi Air Force Group Arrives in Greece for Military Drill

The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
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Saudi Air Force Group Arrives in Greece for Military Drill

The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal Saudi Air Force is taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill in Greece. (SPA)

The aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force taking part in the Eagle Eye 1 drill arrived in Greece on Saturday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The maneuvers are being held at the Souda Airbase on the island of Crete.

The Saudi and Greek air forces will carry out air sorties and joint exercises over the Mediterranean Sea.

The Air Force group was received by Saudi Ambassador in the Greek capital Dr. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Ammar, Commander of the Air Force group taking part in the drill Col. Pilot Abdulrahman bin Saeed Al-Shihri and Military Liaison Officer at the Saudi Embassy in Athens Lt. Col. Rashid bin Abdulaziz Al-Oubudi.

The drill aims to boost the skills of the air and technical crews, raise the combat readiness of the Saudi air force and exchange military expertise.

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Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE Come Under Iranian Attacks

Bahrain's capital, Manama (file photo)
Bahrain's capital, Manama (file photo)
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Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE Come Under Iranian Attacks

Bahrain's capital, Manama (file photo)
Bahrain's capital, Manama (file photo)

Iran on Sunday responded to US strikes with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

The United States attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.

Later, the United Arab Emirates warned the public Sunday of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. A missile alert sounded in Qatar shortly after the blasts. Qatar's military said in a statement it intercepted the incoming Iranian fire.

Meanwhile, missile alerts sounded in Bahrain. Kuwait's military said it was intercepting incoming fire.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Saturday a telephone call from Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar to discuss recent regional developments and escalation.

They stressed the need to support mediation efforts, resume US-Iran talks, and contain tensions, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The FMs stressed the importance of exerting the necessary efforts to reach peaceful and comprehensive solutions that consolidate regional and international security and stability.

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Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
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Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Saturday several royal orders, including naming Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

Prince Salman will also continue his duties as Minister of Energy

King Salman relieved Bandar Alkhorayef of his post as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, appointing him as Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet.

Ahmed Al-Ohali was relieved of his post as Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI).

Alkhorayef was assigned to perform the duties of Governor of GAMI, alongside his new position.