Oman’s Royal Navy commander, Lieutenant‑General Sayed bin Nasser Al‑Rahbi, was briefed yesterday on the progress of the annual “Lion of the Sea 2026” naval exercise, which is being conducted at the Saif bin Sultan naval base. During the briefing, Al‑Rahbi received a concise overview of the exercise’s development, including the tasks, duties, roles, and the methods and means planned for execution within the exercise’s operational framework. The exercise is part of the Royal Navy’s yearly training schedule, aimed at sustaining high levels of readiness for its fleet and personnel across all naval specialties in line with the national duties assigned to the force.