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Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition
August 18 , 2026
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- Saudi Arabia has launched the Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition (MMDC) to strengthen maritime security in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden.
- The coalition was formed after attacks on commercial shipping and a regional summit held in Riyadh on 30 July 2026.
- 14 countries initially signed the declaration, including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Yemen, Somalia, Djibouti and Comoros.
- The MMDC is headquartered in Riyadh, with joint maritime operations and coordination centres.
- Saudi Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri was appointed as its first commander.
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