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UNA, Islamic Organization for Food Security Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

Wooden shutters and balconies adorn the front of a building in the Old City neighborhood of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2019. Picture taken December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
Wooden shutters and balconies adorn the front of a building in the Old City neighborhood of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2019. Picture taken December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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UNA, Islamic Organization for Food Security Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

Wooden shutters and balconies adorn the front of a building in the Old City neighborhood of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2019. Picture taken December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
Wooden shutters and balconies adorn the front of a building in the Old City neighborhood of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2019. Picture taken December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) concluded on Sunday a memorandum of cooperation with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to enhance cooperation between the two bodies operating within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

The memorandum was signed by UNA Acting Director-General Muhammad bin Abd Rabbo Al-Yami and the IOFS chief, Yerlan Baidolet, during his visit to UNA's headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The IOFS is a specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concerned with promoting agricultural and rural development and food security in Islamic countries, with its headquarters in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Wadi Al Kabir Shooting Incident in Oman

General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)
General view of Oman (File photo/AFP)

The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the recent shooting incident in the Wadi Al Kabir region of the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries, including that of a police officer.
In a statement, the parliament expressed its denouncement of this reprehensible attack, which goes against all religious and moral values and principles. It emphasized that such acts aim to undermine the security and stability of Oman. The parliament reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Oman, supporting all security measures implemented to safeguard its security and stability.
The Arab Parliament extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Oman, its government, people, parliament, and the families of the victims. It also wished a swift recovery for those injured in the incident, SPA reported.

Also, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the shooting incident, saying that this heinous criminal act contradicts the principles of Islam and human and moral values.
He affirmed the full support and solidarity of the GCC countries with Oman and commended the efforts of the Omani security personnel in dealing with this incident.
Albudaiwi also conveyed his condolences to the victims' families and wished speedy recovery to t

he injured.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to continue bestowing security and stability upon the leadership and people of Oman and to protect them from all harm.

For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia commended the competent authorities in the Sultanate of Oman for their swift and efficient handling of the incident.
It also affirmed that Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with Oman, expressing sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.