Saudi Navy Launches Missiles in Naseem al-Bahr Maneuvers

 Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
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Saudi Navy Launches Missiles in Naseem al-Bahr Maneuvers

 Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).
Part of the navy operations in the Naseem al-Bahr military maneuvers in Pakistan (Photo: Saudi Ministry of Defense).

The Saudi Naval and Air Forces launched missiles at naval targets in the area of operations of the Naseem al-Bahr maneuvers in Pakistan.

The joint military drills were held in the presence of Lieutenant-General Fahd Al-Ghufaili, Commander of the Saudi Naval Forces Lieutenant-General Amjad Khan Niazi, and Commander of the Pakistani Naval Forces, Nawaf Al-Maliki, in addition to Riyadh Ambassador in Islamabad and a number of senior officers of the Saudi armed forces.

Al-Ghufaili said that the 13th edition of the joint Saudi-Pakistani exercise was aimed at raising military readiness, exchanging experiences and enhancing maritime security.

He said that the participation of the Air Force in shooting ammunition was an addition to the exercise to support and enhance the naval strategy to access and secure any maritime area and protect the vital interests of the Kingdom.

For his part, the commander of the 13th Naseem al-Bahr exercise, Rear Admiral Sajer bin Rafid Al-Enezi, said that the firing of the surface-to-surface missiles over the medium and long range and beyond the horizon was carried out professionally and destroyed the set targets.

The Air Force fighters carried out the shooting in an area of ​​operations far from their bases with air systems that enable them to reach long distances, with the aim to support the naval forces units during their operations in the Arabian Sea.



KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions
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KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia's humanitarian arm, continues to establish itself as one of the world's leading humanitarian and relief organizations. In 2024, KSrelief achieved numerous milestones and garnered prestigious international awards, underscoring its outstanding contributions and pioneering accomplishments in the fields of humanitarian and relief work.
The center earned several international recognitions, including the 2024 Family and Child-Friendly Institution Award presented by the Arab League's Social Affairs Sector, Family and Childhood Department. This honor acknowledged the KSrelief's efforts in supporting Palestinian children and families under occupation, SPA reported.

Moreover, in the realm of institutional excellence and adherence to global standards, KSrelief received the ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations and the ISO 373001 Compliance Management Systems certifications. This recognition was granted after the center successfully implemented and met international system standards, earning European accreditation. KSrelief stands as one of the first organizations to achieve these certificates from the UK-based PCMS company.
In recognition of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian, relief, and volunteer efforts facilitated by KSrelief, the center received the Global Humanitarian Achievement Award by the National Council on US-Arab Relations. This award commends KSrelief's contributions to international humanitarian and relief work through projects in vital sectors such as health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and environmental improvement.
Recognizing its exceptional efforts and humanitarian impact, KSrelief was honored with the Forbes Middle East Award for Social Responsibility. This award encourages local entities to prioritize social responsibility in their initiatives, promoting exceptional services through sustainable development programs and fostering a culture of social responsibility in Saudi Arabia.
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah extended gratitude on behalf of the center's team to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering support. He emphasized that this support has significantly contributed to enhancing KSrelief's regional and international prominence.
Dr. Al Rabeeah reaffirmed the KSrelief's dedication to intensifying its efforts to fulfill all the goals of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian initiatives overseas, in alignment with the aspirations of the Saudi leadership. He emphasized that these successive achievements serve as global acknowledgements of KSrelief's pivotal role in implementing relief, humanitarian, and development projects and programs that have positively impacted the lives of millions of people in need worldwide. He also highlighted the center's collaborative efforts with its partners within the Kingdom, including ministries and agencies, as well as its partnerships with international and United Nations organizations abroad.