Saudi King Salman, Lt-General Al-Shalawi and the southern frontnote

Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Lt-General Eid Bin Awadh Al-Shalawi paid an inspection visit to the Saudi southern frontlines late last month and met with the RSLF field commanders in Jazan, Najran and Asir. He is said to have briefed King Salman on the military situation there after his return to Riyadh. The following 394-word report sheds more light on the subject and tells what about Lt-General Al-Shalawi’s recommendations to reinforce the situation there. [Partly reproduced in TR Weekly Issue No 24/02 – Jan. 13, 2017]