Doha: The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in a series of important meetings involving the GCC's trade and industry sectors, held in Doha. These included the 67th meeting of the GCC trade cooperation committee, the 53rd meeting of the GCC industrial cooperation committee, and the ministerial committee for standardization affairs. Additionally, Oman took part in a consultative meeting between ministers of commerce and industry and heads of GCC chambers of commerce. According to Oman News Agency, Oman's delegation was led by Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. A significant highlight of the meetings was the celebration of a free trade agreement with New Zealand by the GCC ministers of commerce and industry. On the sidelines of these mini...

As part of enhancing the strategic partnership between the national program for fiscal sustainability and financial sector development 'estidamah' and state street corporation (ssc):s part of enhancing the strategic partnership between the National Program for Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Sector Development 'Estidamah' and State Street Corporation (SSC), a multilateral meeting was held today to explore opportunities for developing the financial sector and discuss various investment areas in the Sultanate of Oman. Nasser Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority (TA), chaired the meeting alongside Ronald P. O'Hanley, Chairman and CEO of State Street. Officials and specialists from the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Central Bank of Oman (CBO), and Fi...

The un security council underscored that the un relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east (unrwa) "remains the backbone of all humanitarian response in gaza" and no organization can replace its role:aving humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees through essential education, health, relief and social services programs and emergency assistance in the occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. According to Oman News Agency, they strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle or diminish UNRWA's operations and mandate, recognizing that any interruption or suspension of its work would have severe humanitarian consequences for millions of Palestinian refugees and also implications for the region. The council members expressed their grave concern ...

Cairo: The Sultanate of Oman participated in a meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of representatives held at the Arab League's headquarters today. The Sultanate of Oman was represented at the meeting by Abdullah Nasser Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League. According to Oman News Agency, Al Rahbi stressed the Sultanate of Oman's condemnation and categorical rejection of the Israeli decisions and all that targets the humanitarian efforts and tasks entrusted to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territories. The ambassador highlighted the suffering of the Palestinians from the aggression, emphasizing the ...

Kuwait city: Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, received Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, at Bayan Palace today. The visit is part of the 10th round of the Oman-Kuwait Joint Committee, aimed at enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations across political, economic, and cultural domains. According to Oman News Agency, the meeting also addressed a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest. Both parties emphasized the importance of supporting international efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. They highlighted the critical need to de-escalate tensions in the region and promote peaceful political solutions, aiming to restore stability and peace. The discussions we...

Kuwait: The 10th round of the Oman-Kuwait Joint Committee was held in Kuwait today. The Omani delegation was led by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while the Kuwaiti delegation was headed by Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Foreign Minister. According to Oman News Agency, Sayyid Badr emphasized in his speech that the historic visits of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, marked the beginning of a new era of strong relations. These visits signaled the expansion of bilateral cooperation in strategic fields that serve the joint interests of both nations. At the conclusion of the session, the representatives from both countries signed the minutes of the 10th round. Additionally, they signed several memorandums ...

Kuwait city: Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, received Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman, at Bayan Palace today. The visit marks an official engagement aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. According to Oman News Agency, the Foreign Minister conveyed greetings and best wishes from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. Sultan Haitham expressed his hopes for continued growth and prosperity for the Kuwaiti people and emphasized the desire for enhanced relations between Oman and Kuwait. In response, the Crown Prince of Kuwait extended greetings and well-wishes from the Emir of Kuwait to His Majesty Sultan Haitham. Th...

Muscat: HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, received Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and his accompanying delegation. According to Oman News Agency, HH Sayyid Fahd expressed the Sultanate of Oman's appreciation for the pivotal role of the IMO in promoting marine navigation and ensuring the safety of passengers and sea voyages across international waters. He emphasized Oman's ongoing commitment to collaborate with the IMO to enhance maritime transport, secure navigation routes, and address associated challenges. During the meeting, the Secretary General of the IMO highlighted Oman's esteemed position as a regional maritime hub, which plays a key role in ensuring the security and safe...