MADINAH: Lt. Gen. Khaled bin Qarar Al-Harbi, commander of the Special Emergency Forces, inspected the Mohammed bin Naif Center for Special Operations and Developed Applications.
The center is hosting the second tactical joint exercise “Homeland 87,” with the participation of various security sectors of the Interior Ministry. Al-Harbi was briefed on the progress of the training operations and virtual exercises.
The commander of the tactical exercise, Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Obaid Al-Osaimi, explained what has been achieved to ensure the success and safety of the training exercise.
The assistant commander, Col. Omar bin Ibrahim Al-Odwan, reviewed with Al-Harbi the overall exercises that are being applied in parallel with data provided by all forces taking part.
He also met with the leader of the command-and-control center, and listened to an explanation of all elements involved in the exercise.
Col. Mohsin bin Yahya Al-Shahrani, director of the media center of “Homeland 87,” said Al-Harbi met with leaders of the exercise.
He added that Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif is being briefed on efforts aimed at “improving the security level, in accordance with the vision of King Salman, to achieve the security of the homeland, citizens and residents, and maintain the security of pilgrims and visitors of the Two Holy Mosques as well.”
Saudi Emergency forces commander inspects tactical training exercise
Saudi Emergency forces commander inspects tactical training exercise
Saudi Arabia announces new financial support to the Yemeni government
RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor of the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber announced that the Kingdom, under the directives of its leadership, has provided new support to the Yemeni government's budget, aimed at paying the salaries of state employees in all sectors.
In a post on X, Al-Jaber stated that this support complements a package of development projects and initiatives, amounting to SR1.9 billion, announced on Wednesday. The package includes provision of necessary petroleum derivatives to operate power plants, which will contribute to improving the living standards of people in Yemen and alleviating daily burdens on them.
Al-Jaber’s post emphasized, in particular, that all salaries of military and security forces linked to the the higher military committee linked to the Saudi led Coalition will be paid as of Sunday.
The post is likely relate to Several Media reports which have suggested that disgraced former Southern Transitional Council (STC) chief Aidaroos Al Zubaidi — who has now fled Yemen — was taking advantage of military personnel and withholding salaries as means of pressure. Al-Zubaidi is wanted by the Yemeni government for acts of high treason and corruption.
The ambassador emphasized that these steps come within the framework of supporting the Yemeni government's efforts to implement the economic reform program, which aims to achieve financial and economic stability and enhance the state's ability to meet its basic obligations.
