JEDDAH: The commander of the Royal Saudi Air Forces (RSAF), Maj. Gen. Turki bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, has announced that Saudi forces are ready to begin joint military exercises in Tunisia next week.
“Preparations for the joint exercises have been completed,” added Saudi commander Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Shahrani, highlighting the readiness of all air, technical and administrative crews under the supervision of the air force commander.
Al-Shahrani said the exercises are part of the annual Ministry of Defense training plans for the armed forces, and that they help to strengthen relations and cooperation between the Royal Saudi Air Force and the Tunisian Air Force, refine the skills of air crews, offer a chance to exchange experiences in the fields of technical supply and support, improve combat skills to enhance joint performance, and train air crews to carry out operations in different environments.
He also pointed out that the maneuvers aim to highlight the capabilities, professionalism and readiness of the Saudi air forces.
The joint exercises, the first of their kind with Tunisian air forces, will last for two weeks and will lead to improvements in coordination and planning at strategic, operational and tactical levels.
Saudi Air Forces ready for joint military exercises with Tunisia
Saudi Air Forces ready for joint military exercises with Tunisia
- The maneuvers aim to highlight the capabilities, professionalism and readiness of the Saudi air forces
- The exercises will last for two weeks and will lead to improvements in coordination
Scouts record 45,000 volunteer hours serving pilgrims at Grand Mosque in Ramadan
- Volunteers guide pilgrims, organize prayers areas, distribute water
- 600 young men and women scouts will work until end of Ramadan
RIYADH: Volunteers participating in the Umrah service camp supervised by the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association at the Grand Mosque in Makkah have contributed over 45,000 hours during the first half of Ramadan.
Six-hundred young men and women scouts, representing various teams across the Kingdom, participated in the camp’s activities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
They helped to guide pilgrims, organize prayer areas, support security and service personnel, care for children, and provide water and fragrances in the Grand Mosque and its courtyards.
The scouts supported the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques and the public security sectors.
Three-hundred scouts participated in guidance and orientation with 22,500 hours, while 180 scouts assisted with public security services for 13,500 hours.
Sixty scouts who participated in the organization of prayer areas recorded 4,500 volunteer hours.
Additionally, 30 scouts participated in the Little Pilgrim Initiative, which focuses on caring for the children of pilgrims while their parents perform Umrah, contributing 2,250 hours.
In support services, 15 scouts participated in the water distribution initiative, contributing 675 hours.
Another 15 scouts contributed to the fragrance distribution initiative in the corridors and courtyards of the Grand Mosque, achieving 1,125 hours.
Camp leader Ziyad Qadir said the services of the scouts would continue until the end of Ramadan. He said the camps develop a sense of social responsibility and national belonging among young people.
