A photo of Egyptian and Saudi forces taking part in the 'Tabuk 4' joint military training in Egypt, October 10, 2018 (Photo: Egyptian military spokesman)
Egypt and Saudi Arabia's armed forces are participating in a series of military drills dubbed Tabuk 4, according to a statement by the Egyptian military spokesperson Tamer El-Refai.
The Tabuk 4 exercises are taking place in Egypt’s southern military zone, headquartered in Assiut, and involve land forces from both countries.
The drills began with a number of theoretical lectures to unify concepts and share experience between both sides. The forces have also undergone preparations for a number practical drills that are expected to take place during the exercise.
The participating forces carried out a number of combat exercises during the basic training stages.
They have also carried out a number of tactical training, traditional and unconventional drills using light and medium weapons.
The participating forces demonstrated a high level of performance and readiness to confront any risks that may face the region and threaten the security and stability of the two brotherly countries.
Saudi Arabia, one of Egypt's closest regional allies, was one of a number of countries taking part last month in the Egyptian-US Bright Star military training exercises in Egypt, the largest of their kind in the region.
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