Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
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Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
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