Wednesday 04 / February / 2026
Doha: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, on Wednesday attended the conclusion of the joint tactical exercise for the GCC security agencies, "Arabian Gulf Security 4," held in the State of Qatar. The event was attended by the GCC interior ministers.
The Sultanate of Oman participated in the exercise with a force from the Royal Oman Police, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Medical City for Military and Security Services.
This participation falls within the framework of enhancing the joint Gulf security work system and elevating levels of field coordination and integration among the GCC security agencies.
Upon his arrival at the exercise grounds at the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sayyid Hamoud was received by Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya).
The concluding exercise included a demonstration of rapid intervention operations and countering potential security threats, along with precise simulations of counter-terrorism scenarios, protection of vital installations, and crisis management.
Throughout these demonstrations, the security units displayed exceptional speed of response and meticulous coordination among various formations.
The exercise, which involved Gulf security agencies and forces as well as specialised security units from the United States of America, aimed to elevate the level of security preparedness, enhance field integration and coordination, and test the efficiency of operational plans and response mechanisms.
This reflects the high professionalism and advanced capability the Gulf security agencies have achieved in dealing with various security challenges.
The exercise, which lasted 11 days, involved the execution of over 70 training scenarios, amounting to more than 260 hours of intensive field training.
Earlier, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, arrived in Doha. He was received upon by Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar, along with a number of officials from the Qatari Ministry of Interior.
The Minister of Interior was accompanied by a delegation comprising Maj.Gen Abdullah bin Ali Al Harthy, Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations; Maj.Gen Sulaiman bin Ali Al Hussaini, Chairman of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority; and a number of officials from the Ministry of Interior and the Royal Oman Police.
The conclusion of the exercise was attended by Jasem bin Mohammed Al Budaiwi, GCC Secretary General; the heads of the Supreme Committees for the exercise from the GCC countries; and a number of security leaders, officers, and representatives of the participating security agencies.
The "Arabian Gulf Security" exercise is considered one of the most prominent security exercises at the GCC level, as it provides a realistic operational environment that contributes to unifying security concepts, enhancing field integration, and developing the capabilities for collective multilateral response in the face of evolving security challenges in the region.
