Saudi Arabia launches joint defense exercises

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Systems and scenarios that simulate real warfare environments will be used in the exercises. (SPA)
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Systems and scenarios that simulate real warfare environments will be used in the exercises. (SPA)
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Systems and scenarios that simulate real warfare environments will be used in the exercises. (SPA)
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Updated 01 February 2021
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Saudi Arabia launches joint defense exercises

  • It will run until Feb. 12 and will include the Royal Saudi Land Forces, the Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces

DHAHRAN: The Spears of Victory military drills, known as Rumah Al-Nasr, were launched on Sunday at the Air Warfare Center at King Abdul Aziz Air Base in the Eastern Province.

It is the first exercise to be held in the Air Warfare Center since its inauguration by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2019.

The exercise will raise the level of combat readiness in all air, technical and support crews by applying cutting-edge skills, tactics and procedures in a real work environment.

Those taking part will be able to plan and implement joint military operations with branches of the armed forces in a harmonious and integrated manner at the operational and tactical levels.

Systems and scenarios that simulate real warfare environments will be used in the exercises.

It will run until Feb. 12 and will include the Royal Saudi Land Forces, the Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces.

The Air Warfare Center contributes to the development and modernization of combat plans against potential threats, the evaluation of air force capabilities, and the testing of military hardware.


Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

  • The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.

It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.

Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.

Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.

The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.

It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.

The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.

It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.