Egypt, Saudi Arabia conclude joint military maneuvers

By Mohamed al-Rayes

CAIRO (AA) - Joint Egypt-Saudi military exercises wrapped up Friday in Saudi Arabia’s southern military zone, according to an Egyptian army statement.

“The Tabuk 4 military maneuvers -- in which Oman, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates participated as observers -- concluded today,” the statement read.

The first Egypt-Saudi Tabuk military drill was held in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (2008); the second was held in Egypt’s northern Alexandria province (2010); and the third was again held in Tabuk (2013).