A UAE security force has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the Joint Gulf Tactical Exercise of the Security Services of the Gulf Co-operation Council.
The military event is being hosted by Saudi Arabia in the Eastern Province.
Brig Gen Salem Abdullah Al Habsi, a member of the Command and Control Committee, said participants are fully prepared for the operation, which has been named "Arab Gulf Security Exercise 3".
The exercise aims to improve co-ordination and field co-operation, while developing skills to deal with crises and emergencies.
Meanwhile, the UAE military has carried out maritime drills over the past five days, aimed to boost combat readiness.
Air, sea and land units took part in the Joint Emirates Shield/50 exercise, which began on January 9.
The Ministry of Defence said it would continue until Friday.
Air, sea and land units take part in the Joint Emirates Shield/50 exercise - in pictures
-
UAE troops take part in the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Defence said the exercise will continue until Friday and aims to boost combat readiness. Reuters -
Air, sea and land units are taking part in the drill. Reuters -
The military exercise is part of a series of operational drills scheduled for this year. Reuters -
The exercise started on Saturday and aims to ensure the readiness of the Armed Forces. It will continue until January 14. Reuters -
UAE troops in action. Wam -
Land, sea and air units took part. Reuters -
UAE soldiers are put through their paces. Reuters -
An Emirati solider in action. Reuters -
Soldiers test their marksmanship on a beach. Reuters -
Air units also took part in the exercise. Wam -
A dramatic moment during the Joint Emirates Shield/50 military drill. Wam -
Maj Gen Saleh Al Ameri, commander of joint operations, said: 'We are proud of the country’s achievements achieved in the military field over 50 years, in times of peace and war.' Wam
