Oman Reports 745 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Deaths

Travelers tested for body temperature at Muscat International Airport. AFP
Travelers tested for body temperature at Muscat International Airport. AFP
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Oman Reports 745 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Deaths

Travelers tested for body temperature at Muscat International Airport. AFP
Travelers tested for body temperature at Muscat International Airport. AFP

Oman's Ministry of Health said it has registered 745 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

Among those, 368 new cases were of expats and 377 of Omanis. The total cases in the country have now touched 25269.

The ministry also reported six new deaths raising the death toll in the country to 114.

There are up to 11,089 recoveries so far after 1,556 new cases recovered.

The ministry urged all citizens and residents to adhere to the recommended health measures, stressing on everyone not go out unless for necessary trips.



GCC Secretary-General Meets with Ambassador of Korea to Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Ambassador of Korea to Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of common interest, most notably GCC-Korean ties and the latest developments on the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the GCC and the Republic of Korea, SPA reported.

They also exchanged views on developments in the region and international and regional efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability.


Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
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Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).
Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).

As part of the official visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to France, Paris will host the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting on Monday.

Organized by the Ministry of Investment, the roundtable will bring together senior government officials, business leaders, and CEOs of major companies from both countries.

The roundtable will feature strategic discussions among business leaders on industrial partnerships, transportation and logistics, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. Several agreements and memoranda of understanding covering a range of sectors are also expected to be signed.

The meeting builds on the growing economic and investment ties between Saudi Arabia and France.

It supports joint efforts to expand cooperation, strengthen partnerships between the two countries’ business communities, and translate promising opportunities into high-quality investments and projects that advance their shared interests.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syria Internal Security Bus

This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows a badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows a badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syria Internal Security Bus

This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows a badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows a badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the terrorist attack targeting a bus belonging to the Internal Security Command (ISC) in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria, which injured a number of ISC personnel.

In a statement issued Saturday, the ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia's solidarity with and full support for all measures taken by the Syrian government to combat all forms of extremism and terrorism.

It also wished Syria and its people lasting security and peace, and a swift recovery for the injured.