GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)

The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the recent shooting incident in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries, including that of a police officer.
In a statement, the parliament expressed its denouncement of this reprehensible attack, which goes against all religious and moral values and principles. It emphasized that such acts aim to undermine the security and stability of Oman. The parliament reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Oman, supporting all security measures implemented to safeguard its security and stability.
The Arab Parliament extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Oman, its government, people, parliament, and the families of the victims. It also wished a swift recovery for those injured in the incident, SPA reported.

Also, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the shooting incident, saying that this heinous criminal act contradicts the principles of Islam and human and moral values.
He affirmed the full support and solidarity of the GCC countries with Oman and commended the efforts of the Omani security personnel in dealing with this incident.
Albudaiwi also conveyed his condolences to the victims' families and wished speedy recovery to t

he injured.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to continue bestowing security and stability upon the leadership and people of Oman and to protect them from all harm.

For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia commended the competent authorities in the Sultanate of Oman for their swift and efficient handling of the incident.
It also affirmed that Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Oman, expressing sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.



Pakistan Offers Oman Assistance in Deadly Incident Investigations

Shooting in Wadi Al-Kabir resulted in multiple deaths and injuries (AFP)
Shooting in Wadi Al-Kabir resulted in multiple deaths and injuries (AFP)
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Pakistan Offers Oman Assistance in Deadly Incident Investigations

Shooting in Wadi Al-Kabir resulted in multiple deaths and injuries (AFP)
Shooting in Wadi Al-Kabir resulted in multiple deaths and injuries (AFP)

The Royal Oman Police said on Tuesday that it had completed, in cooperation with the military and security services, “the procedures for dealing with the shooting incident” that occurred on Monday evening, in the Wadi Al Kabir area in Muscat Governorate.

Pakistan has strongly condemned the “terrorist” attack that targeted a mosque in Wadi Al Kabir in the Omani capital, which was frequented by a number of Pakistani residents in the Sultanate to commemorate Ashura Day.

Six persons, including a policeman, were killed following the shooting incident on Monday evening, in addition to three perpetrators, the Royal Oman Police said.

It also reported that 28 individuals of various nationalities were injured, including four from the Royal Oman Police and Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, who were performing their national duty.

Among the dead were two Pakistani citizens, according to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Pakistani Embassy in Oman said that it is coordinating closely with the Omani authorities to return their bodies home.

The Omani police neutralized the attackers, but the authorities did not identify the perpetrators of the attack.

A statement by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry and the Pakistani Embassy announced that Pakistan had offered to assist in the investigations and “bring the perpetrators of the incident before justice.”

The Pakistani embassy in Muscat said in a statement on X that the country’s ambassador to Muscat, Imran Ali, visited hospitals to check on the condition of the injured Pakistani citizens.