Sultan of Oman, President of Iran Hold Talks in Muscat

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik Al Said (C R) meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C L) in the Omani capital Muscat, on May 23, 2022. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik Al Said (C R) meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C L) in the Omani capital Muscat, on May 23, 2022. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)
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Sultan of Oman, President of Iran Hold Talks in Muscat

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik Al Said (C R) meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C L) in the Omani capital Muscat, on May 23, 2022. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik Al Said (C R) meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C L) in the Omani capital Muscat, on May 23, 2022. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held official talks on Monday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, reported the sultanate's official state news agency (ONA).

The talks explored various aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways of boosting the strong ties binding the peoples of Oman and Iran. The also exchanged views about issues of common concern.

The talks were attended by delegations from both sides.

Sultan Haitham and Raisi then held closed-door talks.

Sultan Haitham also threw a luncheon banquet in honor his guest and the accompanying delegation.



International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites

The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
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International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites

The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA

International media delegations covering this year's Hajj season visited the command and control center in Saudi Arabia’s holy sites.

The visit provided them with an in-depth look at the integrated security and technical efforts dedicated to managing the Hajj season.

They were received by Director General of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami.

During their visit, the delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies.

This robust system is supported by the latest monitoring, analysis, and live surveillance technologies, all of which significantly enhance the national system's readiness to serve pilgrims.

The media representatives also learned about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in supporting efficient crowd management and the proactive dispatch of pilgrims.