King Salman Invites Sultan of Oman to Visit Saudi Arabia

Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said in Muscat. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said in Muscat. (SPA)
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King Salman Invites Sultan of Oman to Visit Saudi Arabia

Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said in Muscat. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said in Muscat. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz invited Sultan of Oman Haithan bin Tariq to visit Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan handed the invitation to Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said during a meeting in Muscat.

The officials tackled bilateral relations and ways to boost them in all fields. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments.



Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch 'Bridge 25' Joint Exercise

Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
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Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch 'Bridge 25' Joint Exercise

Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)
Saudi and Bahraini naval forces Launch 'Bridge 25' joint exercise. (SPA)

The "Bridge 25" joint naval exercise commenced on Sunday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, bringing together the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), represented by the Eastern Fleet, and the Royal Bahraini Naval Force (RBNF). The event was attended by senior military officials from both nations.
The Exercise Director, Naval Colonel Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Abdulqader, stated that "Bridge 25" is designed to enhance the combat readiness of the participating units, standardize tactical concepts, and facilitate the execution of joint operations, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
He also emphasized that the exercise focuses on implementing naval battle management procedures, refining command and control protocols, and enhancing the efficiency of communication systems.
He highlighted that this exercise is part of the ongoing "Bridge" series of drills between the two countries, aimed at strengthening security cooperation, safeguarding territorial waters, and unifying tactical concepts and joint operational efforts.