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Sultan Qaboos Receives Sisi on His First Visit to Oman

Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi (Oman News Agency)
Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi (Oman News Agency)
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Sultan Qaboos Receives Sisi on His First Visit to Oman

Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi (Oman News Agency)
Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi (Oman News Agency)

Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman, received at Muscat, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who started his first state visit to Oman on Sunday.

In a rare public appearance, Sultan Qaboos greeted his guest at Muscat Gate when his motorcade arrived from the airport. The Sultan accompanied Sisi in a procession surrounded by cavalry to the gate of the al-Alam Palace.

Sisi's visit to Oman comes as part of a Gulf tour that also includes United Arab of Emirates (UAE) and will last for three days.

The Omani Sultan held talks with the Egyptian president, in which they reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields that serve both countries' common interests, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA).

Upon their arrival, Sisi and his accompanying delegation were received at the Royal Airport by Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, and Ambassador of Egypt and members of the Egyptian Embassy in Muscat.

A statement issued by the Royal Court said that the visit of the Egyptian president is an extension of the established relations between the Sultanate and Egypt, and reflects the keenness of both leaderships to support common interests in various fields.

Egyptian television said on its website that Sisi discussed recent Arab, regional and international developments.

Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah said that Oman views Egypt as the supporter of the Arab nation, and it is currently the platform that brings together the Arab nation.

Speaking to Oman News Agency, the minister stated that this is the President's first visit to Oman, describing it as a happy occasion during which he will exchange views with Sultan Qaboos, and means to enhance cooperation between the Sultanate and Egypt in all fields.

He pointed out that the Sultanate and Egypt are in constant coordination on recent developments, adding that a new platform is being discussed to deal with the remnants of the problems in the region.

The Minister indicated that the future of Arab solidarity is based on new principles that deal with different global paths.

On his agenda, Sisi will hold a session with businessmen in the Sultanate to enhance economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Trade between the Sultanate of Oman and Egypt reached $300 million last year.

Cairo seeks to boost its economic cooperation with Oman and attract more investments as Oman's investments in Egypt amount to $77 million.

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Clashes Erupt between Local Factions, Armed Tribal Groups in Syria’s Suwayda

Scenes of normal life in the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya (SANA)
Scenes of normal life in the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya (SANA)
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Clashes Erupt between Local Factions, Armed Tribal Groups in Syria’s Suwayda

Scenes of normal life in the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya (SANA)
Scenes of normal life in the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya (SANA)

Intense clashes erupted in southern Syria between local factions in Suwayda province and armed tribal groups from the surrounding countryside, stoking fears of renewed sectarian violence between communities in Suwayda and neighboring Daraa.

The fighting broke out in the western countryside of Suwayda, just a day after Druze religious leaders and community elders announced the start of an agreement intended to bring stability to the area. Conflicting reports have emerged about the reasons behind the escalation.

Local Telegram channels reported what they called a “military escalation” as armed Bedouin groups, described as “outlaws,” were accused of attempting to break a siege around Bedouin-inhabited villages in the western countryside. Mortar exchanges and machine gun fire were reported between the two sides.

In particular, the village of Al-Dara, home to Bedouin tribes, was reportedly shelled from the nearby town of Al-Thaala. In response, tribal fighters launched a counteroffensive, leading to clashes that involved the use of heavy weaponry.

The independent news outlet Suwayda 24 reported that Al-Thaala itself came under attack from unknown groups firing mortars and machine guns from the western outskirts of the town. The incident triggered a gun battle between local defenders and the attackers.

Rumors further fueled tensions, with some claiming that local factions attempted to destroy a mosque and targeted civilian neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Al-Rasid, another outlet covering Suwayda, noted a sharp increase in provocative videos and audio messages alleging that Suwayda factions were besieging tribal areas and setting fire to mosques.

Officials have denied these claims. Religious leaders reaffirmed that mosques remained protected by local factions. Despite this, armed groups from eastern Daraa, reportedly not locals, began shelling Suwayda villages.

Sources in Daraa told Suwayda 24 that these groups, arriving on motorcycles and in vehicles equipped with mortars and heavy weapons, have been trying to provoke unrest for days. Videos and messages circulated on WhatsApp were allegedly aimed at inciting local communities.

The clashes have already had humanitarian consequences. Mortar attacks on villages including Haran, Al-Thaala, Rasas, and Ara resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to eight others. Dozens of families, particularly women and children, have fled to safer areas.

Local sources say the violence is a deliberate attempt to sow discord between the Druze and tribal communities. They urged residents of both Suwayda and Daraa to resist incitement and work together to de-escalate the situation.

Meanwhile, Syria’s Interior Ministry announced the release of 22 detainees from the towns of Sahnaya and Ashrafiyat Sahnaya in Damascus Countryside, stating they were not involved in bloodshed during recent unrest.

Separately, the Israeli military announced it had raided and destroyed a former Syrian regime command post on Mount Hermon. Israeli forces reportedly uncovered weapons caches and military infrastructure during the operation and seized the materials.