Qatar Hosts First Meeting for Arabian Gulf Security 4 Exercise

Doha: The first meeting of the Supreme Committee for the joint mobilization exercise for security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, known as Arabian Gulf Security 4, was held Tuesday as part of the ongoing preparations to host the exercise in Qatar in 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting was chaired by HE Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Technical and Specialized Affairs Major General Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi. The Qatari delegation was led by Assistant Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) for Supply and Administration Operations Brig. General Mubarak Sherida Al Kaabi. Representatives of the security agencies from the GCC countries were also in attendance.

The Ministry of Interior stated in a post on its digital platforms that the exercise aims to enhance security coordination and joint cooperation among the GCC countries. It seeks to raise the readiness and efficiency of security agencies in confronting common security challenges and threats, reflecting the unity of the GCC ranks in maintaining security and stability.