Saudi Defense Minister Attends Elite Special Forces Exercise in Northwestern Region

The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Attends Elite Special Forces Exercise in Northwestern Region

The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has witnessed an exercise by the Elite Special Forces (ESF) in the Northwestern Region.
Thursday’s exercise commenced with the Royal Anthem upon the minister’s arrival. The director of the Joint Special Operations Center then briefed Prince Khalid on the center’s roles and responsibilities.
A key highlight of the event was a visual presentation showcasing the ESF's advanced technical and organizational capabilities, which embody the ministry’s vision to develop highly prepared specialized forces.
Prince Khalid reviewed the scenario of the exercise, which built upon previous drills and focused on the operational deployment of ESF personnel in diverse environments for specialized missions.
The minister observed the live implementation of the exercise from its main platform. Following the exercise, a commemorative photograph was taken, and the minister addressed the participants.
The event concluded with the minister honoring the ESF participants and receiving a commemorative gift.



No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.


Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets with Key Figures from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to Discuss Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with the officials in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh with Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, along with members of the Oxford Centre’s board of trustees.

During the meeting, they reviewed areas of cooperation in intellectual and cultural initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue, promoting tolerance, coexistence, and mutual understanding, and supporting efforts to advance moderation and centrism, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.


Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries, the latest developments, and issues of common interest.