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Kuwait Emir Receives First Report from ‘Amnesty Panel’

The Emir of Kuwait receives the heads of legislative, executive and judicial authorities (KUNA)
The Emir of Kuwait receives the heads of legislative, executive and judicial authorities (KUNA)
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Kuwait Emir Receives First Report from ‘Amnesty Panel’

The Emir of Kuwait receives the heads of legislative, executive and judicial authorities (KUNA)
The Emir of Kuwait receives the heads of legislative, executive and judicial authorities (KUNA)

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah received a preliminary report from the heads of government, parliament and judiciary on proposed standards for granting amnesty to dissidents, Kuwait’s state news agency, KUNA, said.

National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim, in a press statement, said that he was honored -- along with the heads of the judicial and executive authorities – to meet with the Emir and present the report that included recommendations on granting amnesty.

Al-Ghanim pointed out that other reports concerning “crucial and complex” issues would be delivered to the Emir after “studying them,” indicating that these matters could not be examined in a short period of time.

“His Highness the Emir has decided to use his constitutional right as stipulated in Provision 75 of Kuwait’s Constitution,” Al-Ghanim announced.

The parliament speaker has re-affirmed that the Emir solely enjoys the power to issue amnesty in such cases.

Moreover, Al-Ghanim expressed gratitude to the Emir.

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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.