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Saudi National Carrier Suspends Flights to and from Sudan

Smoke is seen rising from a neighborhood in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali)
Smoke is seen rising from a neighborhood in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali)
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Saudi National Carrier Suspends Flights to and from Sudan

Smoke is seen rising from a neighborhood in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali)
Smoke is seen rising from a neighborhood in Khartoum, Sudan, Saturday, April 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali)

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) said one of its Airbus aircrafts "had an accident" at Sudan's Khartoum airport before its scheduled departure to Riyadh on Saturday.

Saudia also said in a statement that its flights to and from Sudan had been suspended until further notice. It added that it had moved its passengers, crew and staff from the airport to the Saudi embassy in the capital Khartoum

Clashes between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on Saturday.

Egyptian national carrier EgyptAir also said it was suspending flights to and from Khartoum for 72 hours.

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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will participate in the "Sindh Shield 2024" military exercise in Pakistan. The departing group was bid farewell by RSAF Commander Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector.
The RSAF commander inspected the equipment involved in the exercise and received a briefing on the readiness of the air, technical, and support crews. The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft, according to SPA.
The RSAF commander emphasized that the participation aims to strengthen relations and cooperation with Pakistani forces and other participating countries, showcase the capabilities and professionalism of the RSAF, and provide air and support crews with valuable combat experience in irregular and electronic warfare environments.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its air force, is participating in the "Sindh Shield 2024" exercise alongside the host nation, Pakistan, as well as forces from Egypt and Turkiye.