Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Mogadishu Military Base

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Mogadishu Military Base

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attack on a military base in Mogadishu in Somalia.

“This heinous act resulted in the tragic loss of lives, including several Somali military forces as well as personnel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its deep sorrow and stands firmly against such acts of terrorism,” said the statement.

The Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's unwavering stance in denouncing violence, terrorism, and extremism in any form.

It also expressed full solidarity and support for Somalia, the UAE, and Bahrain in this tragic incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the governments and people of the affected countries.



Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
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Qatar's Emir Makes Cabinet Reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. QNA

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday appointed the CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mansour Ibrahim al-Mahmoud, as the country's next minister of health.

The Emir appointed Mohammed Saif Saeed al Suwaidi as QIA's next CEO.

As part of Tuesday's cabinet shuffle, Qatar's Emir also appointed Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani as the country's new minister of commerce and industry.
Sheikh Faisal is QIA's chief of Asia-Pacific and Africa investments and the chairman of Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo. It is unclear if he will remain in those roles.
The Emir appointed Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater as the new education minister. She served previously as minister of state for international cooperation and led Qatar's global humanitarian efforts, especially in Gaza and Lebanon.