Riyadh, Safar 22, 1440, Oct 31, 2018, SPA -- Vanguards of Saudi Armed Forces arrived Gianaclis Air Base Airport, in Egypt and Burj Al-Arab Base Airport, to take part in the Arab Shield 1 exercise. Upon arrival, they were received by a number of high ranking officers, from both fraternal countries. These exercises aim at developing mutual military cooperation among participant forces, through carrying out joint drill, in order to develop a mutual military percepts to stand such challenges, in addition to exchange of expertise, Saudi Military Attaché Abdullah bin Yusuf Al-Jasser said. Troops from land, air, naval and air defense forces are set to participate, in the exercise. -- SPA 19:27 LOCAL TIME 16:27 GMT 0026 www.spa.gov.sa/w779427