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International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023 Concludes
2023-03-20 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) concluded their participation in the International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023, which was carried out in several regions, including the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea, with the aim of boosting maritime

Saudi Experiments in Space to Serve Science & Humanity
2023-03-20 Read More...
The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has revealed the tasks and scientific research that will be conducted during the journey of the Saudis, as part of the crew of the space mission at the International Space Station (ISS), in the second quarter of

Royal Saudi Air Force Continues Participation in Cobra Warrior 2023 Exercise in UK
2023-03-19 Read More...
The Royal Saudi Air Force continues its participation in Exercise Cobra Warrior 2023 in the United Kingdom along with the forces of six friendly

Saudi Arabia, Iran Agree to Resume Diplomatic Relations
2023-03-11 Read More...
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties, reopen embassies and exchange ambassadors within a period of two months, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on

Saudi Space Commission CEO Meets Indian Space Research Organization Officials
2023-03-11 Read More...
During his last week’s visit to the Republic of India, the Saudi Space Commission CEO Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi held Friday several bilateral meetings with government agencies, Indian companies, and leaders of the space sector to discuss ways

South Korean President & Minister of National Defense Receive Saudi Defense Minister
2023-03-09 Read More...
President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk-Yeol received Tuesday Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Defense, in the Korean capital,

Tunisia Hosts 40th Session of Council of Arab Interior Ministers
2023-03-02 Read More...
Under the auspices of President Kais Saied of Tunisia, Arab Ministers of Interior held Wednesday the 40th session of the Council of Arab Interior

World Defense Show Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with SAMI Until 2028
2023-03-02 Read More...
Following the successful inaugural event in 2022, World Defense Show (WDS) announced that Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is once again renewing its status as National

Scopa Military Industries Joins World Defense Show 2024 as Main Partner
2023-02-23 Read More...
Scopa Military Industries has joined the list of partners of the World Defense Show 2024 after the two sides signed an agreement, under which Scopa becomes the leading partner of the

GAMI Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at IDEX 2023
2023-02-22 Read More...
Led and organized by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and continuing its global outreach following an active 2022, the KSA Pavilion at IDEX 2023 was inaugurated Monday by GAMI Governor, H.E. Ahmad Al-Ohali

Saudi, UK Civil Aviation Authorities Sign Cooperation Agreement to Boost Safety
2023-02-15 Read More...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed yesterday an agreement with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the field of aviation safety, including upgrading the organizational systems for safety in aviation and improving the national

Saudi Arabia, US Discuss Maritime Security Cooperation
2023-02-13 Read More...
The Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili, received in Riyadh the Commander of United States Naval Forces Central Command, Commander of United States Fifth Fleet and Commander of

GCC Air Force & Air Defense Commanders Hold 27th Meeting in Doha
2023-02-10 Read More...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Air Force and Air Defense Commanders of the Armed Forces held their 27th meeting in Doha, State of Qatar, earlier this

Eight Air Forces Start Spears of Victory 2023 Drill in Saudi Arabia
2023-02-07 Read More...
The third version of the eight-airforce Mixed Spears of Victory Air Maneuver 2023 started Sunday in the Eastern Region of Saudi

Saudi Chief of General Staff Receives Deputy Minister of National Defence of Turkiye
2023-02-03 Read More...
Saudia Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, received Wednesday the Deputy Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkiye, Muhsin Dere and his accompanying

14 Arab Countries Submit Draft for Counter-Terrorism Strategy at Naif Arab University
2023-02-03 Read More...
Representatives of 14 Arab countries have submitted the draft executive plan for the Arab Counter-Terrorism Strategy as developed by the Council of Arab Interior Ministers for

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