Qatar: The joint field security exercise of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, titled "Arabian Gulf Security 4," commenced on Sunday in Qatar, featuring participation from GCC security forces and specialized security units from the United States.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior announced that the opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Qatar's Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani. The event was attended by prominent figures, including Undersecretary of the Qatari Ministry of Interior Abdullah Al-Kaabi and Assistant Secretary General for Security Affairs at the GCC General Secretariat Brig. Hamad Al-Ameemi.
The Kuwaiti delegation was led by Chairman of the Higher Committee for the exercise and Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs Brigadier Abdullah Al-Otaibi. He was accompanied by Deputy Chairman of the Higher Committee Colonel Yousuf Al-Mishal and Field Exercise Commander Colonel (GS) Mohammad Al-Attar. The event also saw participation from heads of higher committees from GCC states, along with security leaders, officers, and representatives from participating security agencies.
The exercise is set to continue until February 4, 2026, involving security agencies and forces from GCC member states alongside specialized US security units. It will include the execution of over 70 training scenarios, encompassing more than 260 hours of intensive field training.
The primary objectives of the exercise are to elevate security readiness levels, enhance integration and field coordination, and evaluate the efficiency of operational plans and response mechanisms.