Arabian Gulf Security 4 Demonstrates GCC Coordination And Readiness In Qatar Closure

The joint tactical exercise ‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’ has concluded in the State of Qatar, bringing together security units from Gulf Cooperation Council countries and a specialised team from the United States of America. Over 11 days, forces carried out complex training designed to strengthen collective readiness across the region.

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended the closing ceremony alongside the Ministers of Interior of the GCC states. Emirati personnel joined other Gulf units in the final show, which highlighted joint operational skills and shared security priorities.

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During the final event, a visual presentation reviewed the most important training scenarios implemented during ‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’. This was followed by a large field demonstration simulating a developing security incident, where participating forces showed coordinated rapid intervention and measured responses to different types of potential threats.

The last show also featured detailed simulations of counter-terrorism operations, crisis management processes, and protection of vital installations. Security units moved between roles with clear coordination, while ground, air, and special forces elements integrated their actions. The ceremony ended with participating formations parading in front of the main platform.

H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed met Emirati forces taking part in the exercise and praised their efforts, as well as the performance of other Gulf teams. H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed emphasised that the demonstrations and scenarios were executed with high professionalism, reflecting the advanced level of training, qualification, and readiness of the Gulf security agencies to handle diverse security scenarios.

Earlier, His Highness arrived in Doha, where Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatari Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), welcomed him. The reception also included Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and several senior officials from Qatar and GCC bodies.

Arabian Gulf Security 4 joint tactical exercise structure and figures

The fourth edition of the exercise follows earlier versions hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The current round started on January 25, 2026, and extended for 11 days, continuing the series of joint drills designed to build long-term operational understanding.

Across its duration, ‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’ implemented more than 70 field scenarios, with over 260 training hours. The programme aimed to strengthen readiness across GCC security agencies, refine joint operational planning, and support an integrated response framework to emerging challenges in areas such as terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and large-scale emergencies.

Participating teams showed high levels of competence by carrying out each scenario with precision and speed, while keeping alignment between ground units, air assets, and special forces. The results highlighted the value of shared exercises for GCC members, who continue to work on common security systems and collective operational readiness.

With inputs from WAM