Gulf navies conclude 'Gulf of Peace', Khaleej Al Salam 15, naval exercise

Navies of members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, have concluded the Khaleej Al Salam 15 (Gulf of Peace) military naval exercise conducted in the United Arab Emirates between 10th -11th October as part of annual joint training. The tri-lateral war games were conducted by the Coast Guard forces of Oman, the UAE and Qatar, with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait as observers. Khaleej Al Salam 15 is one in a series of annual training exercises aimed at promoting joint military cooperation between the GCC coast guard forces in a real war situation, enhancing combat preparedness and cooperation in joint naval operations to counter any challenges to the GCC states. Other goals include standardising operational concepts, integrating joint naval operations, exchanging knowledge and experience, and training on fighting drug smuggling, search and rescue operations and cross-border infiltration. Staff Pilot Brigadier Abdullah Khuwaidem Al Neyadi, Director of the UAE's Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority, Cicpa, a number of high-ranking officers of the UAE Armed Forces and representatives of GCC members attended the closing ceremony of the exercise. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395286710781.html