Riyadh, Muharram 29, 1438, Oct 30, 2016, SPA -- Activities of the drill of "North Spears 2016" kicked off today in the northwestern region. The exercise combines units of special operations belonging to Royal Saudi Land Forces and units of Malaysian and US special operations with the participation of units of special forces of Royal Saudi Navy, Air, Land Forces. The drill will continue until 13 Safar 1438 H corresponding to 13/11/2016 G. The drill launching ceremony was held in presence of the Commander of the northwestern region, Major General Zafer Ali Al-Shehri and a number of US and Malaysian officers. --SPA 14:35 LOCAL TIME 11:35 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w