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The Presidency of State Security is a Saudi Arabian security body created in
2017 by combining the counterterrorism and domestic intelligence services under
one roof. The new body will be concerned with all matters related to state
security, and will be overseen by the king. The new state security agency is
headed by intelligence chief, who holds the rank of a minister.
Its flag
is white with emblem is placed in the middle of the flag. The emblem consists of
the state emblem and a red scroll under it with Arabic name of Presidency.
Image of flag:
https://www.eyeofdubai.ae/news
Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
The Special Security Forces concerns with combating terrorist operations in
all its forms, intervening in armed riots and protecting VIPs. It also works to
provide air protection for the fleet of Saudi Arabian Airlines. The Special
Security Forces operate under the Presidency of State Security.
Its flag
is blue with national flag in the canton, and with emblem placed on a white disc
in the fly.
Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
based on photo
The Special Emergency Force is a special operations counter-terrorism unit of
the Presidency of State Security. It was established in 1972; its main job was
to control riots and demonstration alongside assisting other police forces in
combating drug trafficking and criminals.
Its flag is white with its
emblem placed in the middle of the flag on a blue disc. It consists of state
emblem flanked by green palm leaves, Saudi crown is placed on top, and a red
scroll with its Arabic name placed underneath.
Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024