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Oman, Bahrain conduct joint maneuvers

MUSCAT, 13 Sep 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: The Omani military on Wednesday conducted wargames with its Bahraini counterpart in capital Muscat, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). Dubbed “Arab Tiger 4”, the maneuvers are part of a wider training program conducted by the Omani Royal Army aimed at “enhancing performance and combat proficiency”, ONA reported. In October, Oman will hold another round of joint military exercises -- this time with the U.K. -- dubbed “Swift Sword 3”. Next month’s drills will be aimed at exchanging combat and logistical expertise with a view to bolstering the participants’ combat readiness and operational

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US removing missile systems from Middle East

WASHINGTON, 27 Sep 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: The Pentagon said Wednesday it will remove four missile systems from Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, according to the Wall Street Journal. Two Patriot missile systems will be removed from Kuwait, along with one each from Bahrain and Jordan. The Journal cited U.S. Central Command (Centcom) as saying it is a strategic shift into focusing efforts away from conflict areas in the Middle East and toward Russia and China. While Saudi Arabia and Qatar also have Patriot missile systems given to them by the U.S., the large reduction in systems shows that the U.S. is significantly reducing its force in the region, according to experts. Patriot missiles are used for defense purposes, mainly to shoot down incoming missiles and planes. They have a short range and stick close to military bases as a

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Turkish FM criticizes 'unacceptable' sanctions on Qatar

ISTANBUL, 16 Dec 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Saturday criticized sanctions on Qatar and commended strong economy of the tiny Gulf country.  Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of 18th Doha Forum, Cavusoglu said Qatar is becoming more self-sufficient every passing day by taking steps to diversify its economy. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu (2L), Qatar's Foreign Minister Al Thani (C) Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif (2R) take part in a meeting within 18th Doha Forum “Qatar’s economy has been growing. Qatar has been strengthening,” the foreign minister said, calling the recent economic situation of the country as an “artificial crisis.” Cavusoglu said the sanctions targeting the country is “unacceptable.” “Whatever the

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