OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
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OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha called for urgent international intervention to protect civilians from the ongoing Israeli aggression and the continuing genocide against the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
In his address at the opening of the 40th ministerial session of the OIC Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul, Taha underscored the committee's critical role in fostering economic cooperation among member states.
He reviewed a range of OIC initiatives aimed at bolstering social and economic collaboration to address developmental challenges within the member states.
Taha highlighted the substantial progress in trade among member countries and stressed the importance of effectively implementing trade programs and projects to meet the goal of achieving 25% intra-OIC trade by 2025.
Moreover, he emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in the food and agriculture sectors, primarily to support rural communities in the least developed OIC countries.
Taha reiterated the importance of increased collaboration and synergy among all OIC member states and institutions to fulfill the organization's founding mission and objectives.



Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s full support for the measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to activities identified as undermining national security and seeking to destabilize its security and stability, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also commended the competence and vigilance of the Bahraini security authorities in uncovering and pursuing activities that pose a threat to Bahrain’s national security.


Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi commended the significant efforts of the security services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He emphasized that this security achievement reflects the high level of vigilance and continuous monitoring by Bahrain's security apparatus to protect and safeguard the Kingdom’s resources and the security of its people, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi reaffirmed the full support of the GCC member states for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to maintain its security and stability, protect its sovereignty, and confront anyone who seeks to undermine its security or threaten the safety of its citizens and residents.

He concluded by stressing that the GCC states will remain a united front in the face of terrorism, continuing to strengthen the collective security framework and consolidate security and stability across all member states.


Bahrain Says it Has Arrested 41 People Linked to IRGC

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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Bahrain Says it Has Arrested 41 People Linked to IRGC

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), the state news agency reported.

The ⁠Ministry said security ⁠authorities uncovered a group linked to Iran's IRGC, adding that investigations ⁠by the public prosecutor had also involved cases related to sympathy with Iranian attacks.