ABU DHABI — A 10-day joint military exercise between the ground forces of the United Arab Emirates and the United States, began in the UAE. The exercise, dubbed "Iron Union 14", will see the two sides take part in joint military cooperation to enhance combat and tactical capabilities while achieving the desired common goals of both forces. The exercise is aimed at developing and promoting ties between both countries through training and exchanging of military expertise, and to raise their combat capabilities and improve the skills of their ground forces. — WAM