Annual strategic exercise enhances strategic thinking
The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al-Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF), in the presence of Maj.Gen Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies.
The ceremony featured a briefing on the exercise proceedings, followed by a visual presentation highlighting the activities, assigned roles, tasks of the participants and key *lessons learned based on the hypothetical scenarios and stages of the exercise.
Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College and Exercise Director, stated: 'Today, we conclude the Decision-Making/12 exercise, which served as a crucial intellectual and training milestone in preparing national leaders to address challenges in a complex regional and international environment.
This year's exercise examined current regional and global developments, analyzing their potential security, economic, and political repercussions on the region.'
He added: 'This exercise aimed to enhance strategic thinking and decision-making skills during crises, deepen understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and reinforce the importance of joint planning, inter-institutional coordination, and role integration under exceptional circumstances.'
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