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Saudi, Sudanese Navies Conduct Joint Maritime Exercise
2017-01-19 Read More...
The joint Saudi-Sudanese Maritime Exercise “AlFulk 2” continues its activities in the Western Fleet between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Sudanese Naval Forces within the framework of carrying out joint exercises between the two countries, the Saudi

Airbus Supports Saudi-French Archaeological Project
2017-01-16 Read More...
Restating its commitment to the community in Saudi Arabia, Airbus announced its partnership with the “Madain Salih Archaeological Project”, at a conference recently held at the French Embassy in

Saudi Arabia to Allocate $51 Billion for Defense in 2017
2016-12-27 Read More...
Education and military expenditures take the top two spots in Saudi Arabia’s 2017 budget, which estimates a spending of SR890 billion ($237.3 billion), an 8% increase from

Saudi King Receives Chief of Pakistani Army
2016-12-20 Read More...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received Sunday at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh the Chief of Pakistani Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa and his accompanying

US Suspends Some Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
2016-12-15 Read More...
CNN reported that the Obama administration is suspending certain arms sales to Saudi Arabia and limiting military support for the Kingdom’s campaign in Yemen over concerns about civilian casualties, two administration sources said

‘Entaliq with Airbus’ Workshops Conclude in Saudi Arabia
2016-12-15 Read More...
The fourth and final ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ workshop was hosted by TAQNIA Aeronautics this week in Riyadh where 15 participants had the opportunity to learn more about innovation and business development within the aerospace

Saudi Arabia Orders 48 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
2016-12-12 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $3.51

Lockheed Martin to Supply Sensor Spares for Saudi F-15s
2016-12-09 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $67.3 million contract to provide spares for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) F-15 sensor

Saudi Defense Minister Receives British Security Official
2016-12-07 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense met in Riyadh on Monday with the United Kingdom National Security Deputy Advisor John Jenkins, currently on a visit to the Kingdom,

Saudi King Starts Tour of Four Gulf States
2016-12-06 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, kick-starting his tour of four Gulf

Saudi Defense Minister Receives Nigerian Counterpart
2016-12-02 Read More...
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense received at Al-Aziziyah palace in Al-Khobar Nigerian Minister of Defense Mansur Mohammed Dan-Ali currently on a visit to the Kingdom

Asiri: “GCC Forces on Highest Combat Readiness”
2016-12-01 Read More...
Major General Ahmed Asiri, Adviser to the Saudi Defense Minister and Spokesman for the Alliance to support the Legitimacy in Yemen, highlighted the fraternal and solid relationship between the State of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, adding that the two

Saudi Crown Prince Receives US Secretary of the Navy
2016-11-29 Read More...
Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (photo) met with US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and his accompanying delegation on

Saudi King Receives King of Sweden
2016-11-25 Read More...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received Wednesday at his palace in Riyadh King Carl XVI Gustaf of Kingdom of Sweden, the President of World Scout Movement, and his accompanying delegation, Saudi Press Agency

‘Entaliq with Airbus’ Welcomes New Partners
2016-11-22 Read More...
Airbus Middle East announced that key industry leaders are now on-board the ‘Entaliq with Airbus’ entrepreneurship program in the Kingdom of Saudi

Four UK Ministers Oppose Arms Embargo to Saudi Arabia
2016-11-21 Read More...
UK Foreign Minister Boris Johnson and three other British Cabinet Ministers have refused to cease military support to Saudi Arabia, London-based Asharq Al-Awsat

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