# Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition

https://mins.news/en/item/15356

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 15:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/6/saudi-arabia-names-commander-for-maritime-defence-coalition?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead the maritime defence of a multinational coalition. The coalition is tasked with securing vital waterways. The announcement identifies Al-Shehri as its naval defence commander. No further details about the coalition’s members or deployments were provided.

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