JEDDAH: The Saudi armed forces are set to take part in the “Arab Shield-1” drill, which will begin today in Egypt, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Armed forces from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt will take part in the three-week joint military exercise.
The commander of the Saudi forces assigned to take part in the drill, Brig. Abdullah bin Hussein Al-Subaie, said that all land, air, sea and air defense forces selected for the maneuver have completed preparedness.
He said the drill is part of the Saudi Defense Ministry’s plans to train members of the armed forces.
Saudi Arabia recently concluded a joint military drill with the US and Sudan. The aim of the exercises “Shield of Prevention-2” and “Determination 1” was to support security, stability and cooperation in the region.
Participants of the exercises carried out a number of tasks including inspections of hazardous materials, sampling procedures, training of explosive disposal teams, as well as the training of medical units on the mechanism for treating, clearing and evacuating large numbers of people affected in the aftermath of a crisis.
Saudi forces to take part in ‘Arab Shield-1’ drill
Saudi forces to take part in ‘Arab Shield-1’ drill
Tanzanian conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for medical care
- Twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery
- Twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government
RIYADH: Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for medical evaluation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Accompanied by their parents, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery.
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief supervisor-general and head of the medical team, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said it reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian values.
He expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their ongoing support of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program.
The twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government as well as for the prompt response to their children’s needs.
Notably, conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna also arrived in Riyadh from the Philippines on Tuesday for medical evaluation.
