Qatar Hosts GCC-US Joint Security Exercise

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Arabian Gulf Security 4 brings together GCC states and the US in Doha to strengthen cooperation, coordination and tactical readiness.

Qatar has launched the Arabian Gulf Security 4 exercise, a major Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and United States joint security drill designed to strengthen regional security cooperation and readiness, officials confirmed.

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Under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), the exercise began on January 25, 2026 and will run through February 4, 2026.

The large-scale tactical training event brought together security forces and agencies from all six GCC member states —Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman — alongside specialised units from the United States, underscoring deepening cooperation on security matters.

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More than 70 simulated scenarios will be executed throughout the exercise, comprising over 260 hours of intensive field training that aim to enhance readiness, operational coordination and the effectiveness of joint response plans across a range of security domains.

The opening ceremony in Doha was also attended by senior officials from the GCC General Secretariat and high-ranking security leaders, reflecting a shared commitment to joint capabilities and collective preparedness.

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Officials say the Arabian Gulf Security series plays an important role in strengthening interoperability and exchanging expertise among participating forces, equipping them to better address evolving security challenges throughout the region.

Arabian Gulf Security 4 follows other recent cooperative drills and initiatives aimed at boosting defence and security integration among GCC countries and partner nations, reinforcing ties amid a shifting regional security environment.