Mohamed, Hamad witness UAE-Bahrain joint army drill

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on Saturday attended the joint Emirati-Bahraini military exercise Rabdan-Shuwaiman 2025, held in Bahrain.

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The exercise reflects the strong fraternal ties between the UAE and Bahrain and aims to enhance the readiness of participating units and develop joint operational capabilities.

It featured joint training activities focused on improving planning and execution, strengthening the performance of support and airborne units, and responding to a range of operational scenarios across multiple conditions and environments.

Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad toured the training sites, where they greeted senior officers from both armed forces and received a briefing on the exercise and the accompanying exhibition.

King Hamad awarded medals for excellence and service to several UAE officers.

Sheikh Mohamed received a commemorative gift from Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser and Commander of the Royal Guard of Bahrain.

Both leaders expressed their appreciation to all participating units and formations, praising the skill and professionalism displayed throughout the exercise.