Saudi Arabia, Bahrain launch bilateral naval exercise

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The Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Bahraini Navy launched the ‘Bridge 23’ bilateral maritime exercise. (SPA)
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The Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Bahraini Navy launched the ‘Bridge 23’ bilateral maritime exercise. (SPA)
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The Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Bahraini Navy launched the ‘Bridge 23’ bilateral maritime exercise. (SPA)
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The Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Bahraini Navy launched the ‘Bridge 23’ bilateral maritime exercise. (SPA)
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The Royal Saudi Navy and the Royal Bahraini Navy launched the ‘Bridge 23’ bilateral maritime exercise. (SPA)
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Updated 27 December 2022
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain launch bilateral naval exercise

RIYADH: Saudi Arabian and Bahraini naval forces began a bilateral maritime exercise in Bahrain, the Saudi Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

The “Bridge 23” drill includes forces from the Royal Saudi Navy, represented by the Eastern Fleet, and the Royal Bahraini Navy. It was launched in the presence of Royal Bahraini Navy Cmdr. Rear Adm. Mohammed Al-Assam and military attache at the Saudi Embassy to Bahrain Brig. Gen. Fahad Al-Thunayan, as well as a number of senior officers taking part in the exercise.

The director of the exercise, Col. Ahmed Al-Osaimi, said that “Bridge 23” aims to raise combat readiness, standardize tactical concepts and aid in the implementation of joint operations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He added that the exercise will also cover naval battles, command and control, and will raise the efficiency of communication procedures in both navies.

Al-Osaimi said that the maneuvers are an extension of the “Bridge” series of exercises carried out periodically between the two countries to enhance security cooperation.


KSrelief distributes food baskets in Sudan and serve over 5,000 patients in Yemen

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KSrelief distributes food baskets in Sudan and serve over 5,000 patients in Yemen

  • The effort reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian and relief initiatives carried out through KSrelief to help ease suffering among vulnerable populations worldwide.

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 food baskets in Sheikan Locality in Sudan’s North Kordofan, benefiting 6,625 displaced people as part of the 2026 Madad Project.
The effort reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian and relief initiatives carried out through KSrelief to help ease suffering among vulnerable populations worldwide.
In Yemen, and with support from KSrelief, mobile medical and nutritional clinics in Al-Khawkhah District of Al-Hudaydah provided healthcare services to 5,128 beneficiaries between December 24 and 30, 2025.
During that period, the emergency department treated 1,512 patients, while internal medicine received 874 cases. Reproductive health services attended to 379 patients, pediatrics treated 235, and mobile medical teams assisted 242 individuals.
Additional services included care for 162 surgery and dressing cases, 59 epidemiology cases, 34 immunization cases, 30 nutrition cases, 29 obstetrics cases, and 11 medical referrals. Preventive care was also a key focus, with health awareness and education services reaching 1,561 people.
In terms of medical support, 3,146 patients received medications, while the healthcare department handled 2,036 cases. Diagnostic and laboratory services were also active, serving 1,488 individuals in laboratories, 10 patients in the blood transfusion department, and eight in the electrocardiogram department.