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New Start for Saudi-Omani Relations

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pass between two rows of the Royal Guard of Oman at Muscat Airport (SPA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pass between two rows of the Royal Guard of Oman at Muscat Airport (SPA)
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New Start for Saudi-Omani Relations

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pass between two rows of the Royal Guard of Oman at Muscat Airport (SPA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pass between two rows of the Royal Guard of Oman at Muscat Airport (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman arrived in Oman on Monday as part of an official Gulf tour. His arrival in the Omani capital, Muscat, is expected to give a new push for Saudi-Omani relations.

He was received at the airport by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, who wished the Crown Prince and the accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Oman.

The Crown Prince’s first official visit to the Sultanate comes in light of growing bilateral relations between the two countries. It chiefly aims to strengthen relations and discuss the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest.

Several areas and aspects of common interest will be discussed during this visit, reported the Oman News Agency.

What will be tackled serves the interests of the two countries and works to achieve the aspirations and hopes of the Omani and Saudi peoples for a more prosperous and developing future.

On the sidelines of the visit, Saudi Arabia and Oman signed 13 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in different sectors.

The deals were signed by firms owned by Oman Investment Authority (OIA) with their Saudi counterparts, the official Oman News Agency reported.

OQ Group, a global energy provider based in Oman, signed three of the agreements, the first of which was with ACWA Power and Air Products in the fields of petrochemicals, renewable energy and green hydrogen. The second, relating to oil storage, was signed with Saudi Aramco, and the third, involving development of Oman’s Duqm Petrochemical Complex project, with SABIC.

Omran Group signed a memorandum with the Saudi Dar Al-Arkan Real Estate Development Company for the development of the Yetti Beach in Oman. Omran is described as creating sustainable and authentic tourism assets, lifestyle communities and destinations designed to drive economic growth and contribute to the diversification of the economy.

The Saudi Tadawul Group and the Muscat Securities Market signed a memorandum for cooperation with the operation of the stock exchange and the dual listing of companies.

Oman-based Asyad, a logistics group, signed an agreement with Saudi Bahri, a transportation and logistics company, while Minerals Development Oman signed a deal with the Kingdom’s Maaden Phosphate Co. to boost cooperation in the mining sector.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.