Oman joint exercise “Thamar Al Tayyib” in the Gulf of Oman. Tahir is on a four-day visit to Sultanate of Oman on the invitation of Commander Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Salim bin Abdullah bin Rashid Al Alawi, says an official statement. A variety of naval units including, Destroyers, Frigates, Missile Crafts, and Submarine from Pakistan Navy and Guided Missile Corvette, Missile Craft, Fighter Jets and Helicopters from Royal Navy and Air Force of Oman participated in the exercise. Thamar Al Tayyib is a joint naval exercise held every two years between Pakistan and Oman. Last such exercise was held in Pakistani waters in September 2004. Tahir, accompanied by Commander Royal Navy of Oman, arrived onboard Royal Navy of Oman Ship by helicopter where he was received by the Commander Task Group. While onboard, both the Commanders observed a wide range of exercises and drills. Firing by naval units was also part of the exercise. Both the Admirals also visited a Pakistan Navy Ship and remained onboard for quite sometime. While onboard, they were briefed about the exercise. The exercise was in progress from Sep 16 to 20. Both the Naval Chiefs showed their complete satisfaction over the fact that these exercises are likely to enhance interoperability between the two navies. They were happy over the development that the scope and complexity of these exercises have also been enhanced in phased manner over the years.
