Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete 'Al-Fulk 4' Drill Preparations

Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete New Drill Preparations  - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete New Drill Preparations - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete 'Al-Fulk 4' Drill Preparations

Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete New Drill Preparations  - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi, Sudanese Naval Forces Complete New Drill Preparations - Asharq Al-Awsat

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, represented by the Western Fleet and the Sudanese Naval Forces, have completed preparations for joint naval exercises “Al-Fulk 4” to be held at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah.

The Sudanese Naval Forces units participating in the drill arrived at King Faisal Naval Base on Thursday and were received by a number of officers of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces' Western Fleet.

Al-Fulk 4 will be attended by marines, Special Navy Security Units, and an elite group of navy drill instructors.

It is noteworthy that the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and its Sudanese counterpart started the first joint exercise “Al-Fulk 1” in 2013 at Port Sudan, which is located in the eastern part of the North African country.

The Saudi Royal Navy completed all preparations for the launch of the joint maritime exercise dubbed Confrontation 4 this Sunday.

This drill will see the participation of units from the Eastern Fleet, the Interior Ministry’s border guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the Energy Ministry.

The Energy Ministry will be represented by Saudi Aramco and the Aramco Gulf Operations Company.

Taking place at the King Abdulaziz Naval Base in Jubail, the five-day drill will work to raise the combat readiness of all participating units.

Boosting combat preparedness will help these units confront future terrorist attacks targeting vital oil installations in the kingdom.

The drill also promotes cooperation, communication and coordination among participants.



Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)

Kuwait issued seven new decrees on Saturday, revoking the Kuwaiti nationality of 1,145 women and 13 men, along with any individuals who may have acquired citizenship through affiliation.
The decrees, which are set to be published in the official Kuwaiti gazette on Sunday, stated that the decision followed a review of the Constitution, the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and the recommendation of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister.
The decrees include the revocation of Kuwaiti nationality from 1,145 women, as well as individuals who may have acquired it through affiliation.
Additionally, the citizenship of certain individuals was rescinded under Article 21 of the Nationality Law, which permits the withdrawal of nationality if it was granted based on fraud, false statements, or incorrect documentation.
Under Kuwaiti law, the cabinet, acting on a proposal from the Interior Minister, has the authority to revoke citizenship in such cases. This also applies to individuals who acquired Kuwaiti nationality through affiliation with the original certificate holder.
Last Thursday, the Supreme Committee for Citizenship Affairs convened a meeting, chaired by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, who also serves as the committee's chairman.

The committee decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,647 individuals, with plans to present their cases to the Cabinet for further review.
This brings the total number of cases to 4,601 since October 31, a span of just three weeks.
The Committee began its work in early March, when Kuwaiti authorities launched a campaign to revoke citizenships for various reasons, primarily linked to fraud.
The Kuwaiti government states that the revocation of citizenship from forgers and dual nationals is intended to "preserve national identity, ensure stability, and protect the national fabric," as well as to remove the records of individuals who obtained citizenship through illegal means.