Oman, UAE Sign 16 Agreements in Various Fields

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (Wam)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (Wam)
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Oman, UAE Sign 16 Agreements in Various Fields

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (Wam)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (Wam)

The UAE and Oman have signed 16 agreements and memoranda of understanding in seven sectors to boost relations between the two countries.

The new agreements were signed on the sidelines of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

The two countries affirmed their strong will to develop various aspects of bilateral relations and agreed to coordinate their approach to support and enhance security and stability.

In a joint statement issued after the visit, they praised the progress made in the political, security, scientific, economic, and cultural sectors for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

According to the statement, the two leaders held in-depth discussions, during which they emphasized boosting cooperation in various areas of common interest and praising the collaboration and coordination achieved in the interest of the two neighboring countries.

They affirmed the vital role played by the Oman-UAE Higher Joint Committee and welcomed the effective communication between leaders, officials, and ministers to discuss common issues that would enhance cooperation in the economic, commercial, investment, cultural, diplomatic, consular, and educational areas, in addition to the environment, food security, advanced technologies and industries, and innovation.

They also agreed to reach agreements on renewable energy projects, industry, health, pharmaceutical industries, real estate development, tourism, petrochemicals, manufacturing, supply chains, logistics, information technology, financial technology, and other sectors that would enhance mutual benefits and bring prosperity to the people of the two countries.

The two sides also welcomed signing several memoranda of various aspects to increase economic cooperation between the UAE and Oman.

Both leaders reaffirmed their determination to motivate the public and private sectors to develop and diversify economic ties and announced that several projects would be launched in industries, including transportation and infrastructure, to boost UAE-Oman integration.

They also discussed regional and international issues and agreed to coordinate their approach to support and enhance security and stability.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.