King Salman Issues Royal Orders, Appoints Ministers, State Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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King Salman Issues Royal Orders, Appoints Ministers, State Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Sunday several royal orders related to the government and state positions.

He appointed Eng. Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Sultan as Minister of State and a Member of the Cabinet.

He named Salman bin Yousef bin Ali Al-Dosari as Minister of Media.

Hammoud bin Badah Al-Muraikhi was appointed an Advisor at the Royal Court, with the rank of Minister.

Lieutenant-General Mohammad bin Amer bin Mohammad Al-Harbi was appointed as the Deputy Chief of General Intelligence.

Rakan bin Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Tawq was named the Assistant Minister of Culture at the excellent rank.

Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Saleh Al-Harkan was appointed the Governor of the State Properties General Authority at the excellent rank.

Ismail bin Saeed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi was named the Assistant Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Shared Services at the excellent rank.



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.