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Royal Saudi Navy Concludes 'Tasaddi 5' Drill

One of the training scenarios of Tasaddi 5 exercises (SPA)
One of the training scenarios of Tasaddi 5 exercises (SPA)
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Royal Saudi Navy Concludes 'Tasaddi 5' Drill

One of the training scenarios of Tasaddi 5 exercises (SPA)
One of the training scenarios of Tasaddi 5 exercises (SPA)

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, represented by the Eastern Fleet, concluded the joint naval exercise “Tasaddi 5.”

The Interior Ministry, represented by border guards in the Eastern Province, and the Energy Ministry, represented by Saudi Aramco and Aramco Gulf Operations, participated in the drills.

The five-day drill kicked off at the King Abdulaziz Naval Base in Jubail. It aimed to protect maritime routes, address threats to petroleum installations, safeguard freedom of navigation, and promote joint action among the participating units.

It included lectures, scenarios, and training on handling floating mines, defending vital installations and oil fields, and dealing with drone ships and unmanned aircraft.

Director of Tasaddi 5 Rear Admiral Khalid al-Shammari confirmed that the exercise aimed to boost the readiness of all participating units, unify joint action, and increase the level of coordination and exchange of information.

Shammari also asserted that the drills aimed to unify leadership and communications to achieve the security and safety of vital installations and oil fields and secure freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.

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GCC Ministerial Council to Meet in Makkah to Discuss Regional, Int’l Affairs 

The GCC foreign ministers are seen during their meeting in Kuwait in December. (GCC)
The GCC foreign ministers are seen during their meeting in Kuwait in December. (GCC)
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GCC Ministerial Council to Meet in Makkah to Discuss Regional, Int’l Affairs 

The GCC foreign ministers are seen during their meeting in Kuwait in December. (GCC)
The GCC foreign ministers are seen during their meeting in Kuwait in December. (GCC)

The 163rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will be held in Makkah on Thursday to discuss the latest regional and international developments.

Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Yahya, the current president of the Ministerial Council, will preside over the meeting, which will be attended by the GCC foreign ministers.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said joint ministerial meetings will also be held with the Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty, Syrian FM Asaad Al Shibani, Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita and Jordan’s FM and Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi.

The discussions with Egypt, Syria, Morocco and Jordan will focus on boosting strategic relations and joint cooperation in various fields to achieve mutual interests, Albudaiwi said.

The meetings will continue consultation and coordination on regional and international issues with the aim of supporting regional security and stability.

Meanwhile, the GCC Ministerial Council will address several reports on the implementation of decisions taken by the Supreme Council of the GCC in Kuwait in December.

Discussions will also cover memorandums and reports submitted by ministerial and technical committees, as well as the General Secretariat.

Officials will tackle issues related to strategic dialogues and relations among the GCC, other states, and global blocs. The latest regional and international developments affecting the region will also be addressed.