Category: Politics

Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) today held a meeting during which it reviewed ongoing preparations to hold a GCC forum of human rights institutions in mid-September 2023 in Muscat.

The forum will be attended by representatives of GCC human rights bodies and institutions, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the international organization’s regional office in Beirut, the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions and the Arab League’s permanent commission for human rights.

During the meeting, Oman Human Rights Commission also looked into preparations for holding a human rights cultural event at the United Nations headquarters in September 2023. The event will include an exhibition showcasing some of the competencies of the OHRC and its role in spreading public awareness and education.

During its meeting, the OHRC discussed steps to prepare for its annual report of the year 2023, which includes statistics on the committee’s efforts and the reports it shared with international organizations, as well as programmes that the commission undertook in conjunction with government departments and civil society institutions.

Source: Oman News Agency

Sayyid Said Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture held a meeting with Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture in the Republic of India.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Culture Ministers meeting in India.

It discussed aspects of cooperation and means of promoting cultural relations between Oman and India.

Sayyid Al Busaidi also held a meeting with Lord Parkinson, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of Department for Culture.

The two sides discussed means of promoting cultural cooperation between Oman and the UK, including the participation in book fairs.

Source: Oman News Agency

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King on winning the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France.

HH Shaikh Mohammed emphasised that the successive endurance achievements reflect the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for Bahraini sport and its promotion in various sectors.

He commended the Royal Endurance team’s efforts for their determination and commitment to continue to win championships and wished them continued success.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, has congratulated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, on winning the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France.

Al Saleh asserted that the successive accomplishments of HH Shaikh Nasser are the fruitful outcome of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s constant support for the equestrian sport to push it towards further development and progress.

The chairman pointed out that the achievements and the local, regional, and international championships won by HH Shaikh Nasser reflect the spirit of determination that HH possesses to record national successes and enhance Bahrain’s status in international sports events, especially those related to endurance and equestrian sports.

Al Saleh praised HH Shaikh Nasser’s dedication, sincerity, and perseverance in Bahrain’s sports fields, inspiring young people to compete.

He wished His Highness continued success in earning more achievements to the kingdom, under the leadership of HM King Hamad.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Residents of Hammo village in the southern countryside of Qamishli, backed by A Syrian army unit, intercepted a military convoy of the American occupation that attempted to go in their village and expelled it from the area.

Local sources told SANA reporter that a convoy of four armored vehicles linked to US forces accompanied by a car belonging to the separatist QSD militia tried to crossing into the international road passing through the village, but the locals intercepted the convoy and expelled it from the area.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee, today congratulated the Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, following his win in the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman emphasised that the successive endurance achievements reflect the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman commended HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s commitment to enhancing the Kingdom’s global horse racing standing, expressing pride in HH Shaikh Nasser’s accomplishments.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman commended the Royal Endurance team’s efforts for their determination and commitment to continue to win championships and wished them continued success.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu on her country’s Independence Day.

In the cable, HM the King wished Moldova and its people further progress and prosperity.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, has congratulated His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, on winning the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France.

The speaker asserted that the successive accomplishments of the endurance sport in Bahrain are the fruitful outcome of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s constant support with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Al Musallam commended HH Shaikh Nasser’s efforts to develop the endurance sport in Bahrain, citing HH’s keenness to encourage Bahraini riders of all ages to achieve success under the comprehensive development process.

He commended the efforts of the Royal Endurance Team for their determination and commitment to continue to win championships and wished them continued success.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Syria condemned the statements of the French Foreign Ministry and the spokesperson of the US National Security Council, which included false accusations about the use of chemical weapons in 2013 and other fabricated and forged incidents.

“What the French and American foreign ministries said in the two statements is inseparable from the previous campaign of misinformation and lies, which confirms the participation of the two countries and other countries in orchestrating this heinous crime, within the framework of their full partnership in the direct and indirect terrorist attacks on Syria.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said.

“These statements aim to disguise the real criminal and cover up the involvement of France and the US and their responsibility in the incident of terrorist groups using chemical weapons which took place in Eastern Ghouta in August 2013 and other incidents.” as the Foreign Ministry added.

The Ministry went on to say that Syria condemned the stances of France and the United States, which fall under the coverage of their responsibility with other countries in supporting terrorist groups, and their involvement in supplying these groups with materials and chemical weapons that they used in all the incidents that took place in Syria.

The Ministry affirmed that the US and Frances officials must be held accountable because they allied with terrorist organizations, participated in the Syrian bloodshed, and practiced and are still practicing the policy of starving the Syrian people via terrorism and unilateral coercive measures that violate the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

President Bashar al-Assad and President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, exchanged two congratulation cables on the 30th anniversary of Syrian-Belarusian diplomatic relations.

President al-Assad affirmed that Syria is keen on boosting relations with Belarus.

“We are confident that relations are going to witness more progress and development, and bilateral cooperation will gain more success thanks to the joint work between institutions in both countries,” President al-Assad said in the cable.

President Al-assad went on saying that the solid friendship which link both countries, and the principles and values they believe in would form a strong basis from which we set off to achieve the common interests of the two friendly peoples.

“Joint cooperation is one of the tools through which countries would boost their battle in the face of the economic war to which both states are exposed to,” the President said.

President Lukashenko, for his part, said the Syrian-Belarusian relations have dynamically developed in view of friendship and trust, and founding for good cooperation in sport, culture, education and trade fields.

Lukashenko said that Belarus has always stood by Syria during the difficult times, stressing his country’s continued support for the Syrian people.

“I am confident that our countries will successfully confront challenges of the new era, and we will continue fruitful cooperation on the bilateral and international levels,” President Lukashenko added.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and general supervisor of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Quran Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh inaugurated the final qualifying contest in the 43rd competition, organized by the ministry at the Grand Mosque; it will last for six days.

Al Al-Sheikh said that the event seeks to make more interesting the competition among Muslims memorizing, reciting and interpreting the Holy Quran, stressing that it is testament to the Kingdom’s keenness to disseminate the Holy Quran and to care for all Muslims.

He added that 166 contestants from 117 countries are participating in the competition, which offers prizes worth SAR4 million, including SAR500,000 to the first winner, a SAR5,000 gift to each participant in the competition, as well as other presents.

According to Al Al-Sheikh, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs chose, for the competition, arbitrators with high level of knowledge and experience about the Holy Quran to assess the competitors.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The separatist militia of QSD, in cooperation with the American occupation, continued to steal and plunder the national resources and destroy the infrastructure of the Syrian state as they dismantled and stole more railways in the areas they control.

The separatist militia continues to steal railways with their infrastructure, facilities and equipment, in addition to locomotives, trucks and machinery in the areas where they are deployed in Deir Ezzor province and Hasaka , the General Establishment of Syrian Railways said in a statement .

The statement added that in cooperation between the American occupation and the separatist militia, the American warplanes targeted the railway bridges, the last of which was the large bridge on the Euphrates River in Ramadi town.

This systematic destruction of the railways is done under a continued US protection and support to its tools and clients, the statement went on to say, stressing that all these criminal acts and theft of the Syrian oil, agricultural and water resources aim to increase economic pressure on the Syrian people and undermine their potentials and hinder their development .

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency