Oman's Sultan Appoints New Oil Minister

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
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Oman's Sultan Appoints New Oil Minister

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. File photo

Oman's sultan replaced the oil minister, Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Rumhi, on Thursday with Salem al-Aufi who was appointed to the post, state television announced.

Rumhi had been oil minister for over two decades.

Aufi was previously undersecretary at the energy and minerals ministry.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Thursday also issued a decree establishing a higher justice council.



Third Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Third Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The third relief plane of the Saudi airlift, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived Thursday at Damascus International Airport in Syria, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies, SPA reported.
This assistance is an extension of Saudi Arabia's continuous humanitarian and relief efforts through the Kingdom’s humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support those in need worldwide during times of crisis.