UAE joins launch of 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' drill in Qatar

The UAE security force has joined Qatar in launching the Joint Tactical Exercise of Gulf Cooperation Council security agencies, also known as Arabian Gulf Security 4.

Continuing until February 4, the drill includes the implementation of more than 70 field scenarios, exceeding 260 training hours.

It will cover complex security situations related to counter-terrorism, organised crime, emergency response, and facility protection, in addition to command and control operations and joint coordination between specialised operations rooms.

Brigadier Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Hajri, Commander of the UAE security force participating in Arabian Gulf Security 4, said the country's involvement "reflects its commitment to developing Gulf security cooperation frameworks and enhancing joint readiness and response to various risks and threats".

He added that the exercise "represents an important opportunity to test operational plans, raise the efficiency of participating forces and exchange expertise with Gulf and partner security agencies".

The drill was inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatari Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya", with the involvement of forces and agencies from GCC member states and specialised units from the US.