Where is the headquarters of the Islamic Military Alliance located?

Explanation

The Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism (IMAFT), also known as the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, was announced in December 2015 by Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters is based in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The alliance comprises over 40 Muslim-majority countries and aims to coordinate efforts against terrorism through military, ideological, and financial means.

Good to know

The Islamic Military Alliance was formed under the leadership of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2015. It is not a NATO-style military pact but rather a coalition focused on counter-terrorism coordination among Muslim countries. The alliance's first meeting of defense ministers was held in Riyadh in 2016, and it operates a joint operations center in the city.

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