Riyadh, Oct. 24, 2019, SPA -- The Saudi Royal Naval Forces is set to take part in IMX 19, US Central Naval Command, the world's largest multinational mixed international naval exercise which will take place at the North Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Coast of Djibouti and Gulf of Aqaba during the period between 27 /2/ 1441 H to 17/3/ 1441 H. with the participation of 56 countries and six international organizations. It is the most comprehensive exercise in the world aimed at fostering relationships and interoperability between supporting forces and maritime security operations by working together among participating forces, in order to deter threats to the freedom of navigation, and demonstrate the global determination to maintain the freedom of navigation and free flow of maritime trade. --SPA 18:59 LOCAL TIME 15:59 GMT 0021 www.spa.gov.sa/w1197303