6 Arab Countries Take Part in Joint Military Drill in Egypt

Arab World

November 22nd, 6:04pm

Asharq Al-Awsat

The ‘Seif al-Arab’ military drill involving six Arab countries kicked off in Egypt on Sunday. (Egypt military spokesman via Facebook)

A military drill involving six Arab countries kicked off in Egypt on Sunday. The “Sword of the Arabs” (Seif al-Arab) exercise was launched in the Northern Military Region. It includes forces from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan and hosts Egypt. The exercise is part of efforts to develop relations and strengthen military cooperation between Egypt and Arab countries, read a statement by the Egyptian armed forces. The drill will conclude on November 26.

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