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Oman Land Border Closure Extended by a Week on Coronavirus Concerns

Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1. (AFP)
Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1. (AFP)
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Oman Land Border Closure Extended by a Week on Coronavirus Concerns

Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1. (AFP)
Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1. (AFP)

Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1, to curb the spread of the coronavirus, state news agency ONA said on Sunday, citing a decision by the Gulf state's coronavirus emergency committee.

The borders were closed last week because of concerns about a new coronavirus variant, although it did not specify which one, as well as due to lax adherence inside the Sultanate to wearing face masks and avoiding large social gatherings.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UN Facility in Sudan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UN Facility in Sudan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of the attack on a United Nations compound in Kadugli, Sudan, SPA reported.

The Kingdom emphasized the necessity of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the preservation of Sudan's unity and institutions, and the imperative of providing protection for civilians and implementing the commitments made in the Jeddah Declaration (commitment to protect civilians in Sudan) on May 11, 2023.

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MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra in Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra in Syria
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MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra in Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra in Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist attack targeting Syrian security forces and US troops near the city of Palmyra in Syria, SPA reported.

In a statement on Sunday, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa condemned the attack, reaffirming the MWL’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all forms.

He extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, expressing full solidarity with Syria in confronting threats to its security and stability.

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GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
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GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the GCC and China within the approved fields of the Joint Action Plan (2023–2027). They also discussed the progress of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), emphasizing the importance of overcoming obstacles in preparation for its signing in the coming period, SPA reported.

The GCC Secretary-General praised China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, which contributes to enabling the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights. He also expressed appreciation for China's significant efforts in supporting security and stability in the region.

For his part, the Chinese Foreign Minister valued the GCC states' regional and international positions and their support for China on various issues of mutual interest.