Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Omani Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister meets with Omani counterpart. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister meets with Omani counterpart. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Omani Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister meets with Omani counterpart. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister meets with Omani counterpart. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met on Monday with Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, in the Al Jabal Al Akhdar area of Oman during his official visit to the Sultanate.

The two officials reviewed the fraternal relations between their countries and discussed ways to strengthen them across various fields. They also addressed regional and international developments, and the efforts made in this regard, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The two ministers visited the Rub’ Al-Khali border crossing linking the Kingdom and the Sultanate, where they reviewed modern facilities, including passenger processing halls and logistical and administrative services aimed at promoting travel, trade exchange, and ease of movement between the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Bishan and Director General of the Office of the Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Ismail.



Trump Arrives in Qatar after Historic Riyadh Visit

US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Arrives in Qatar after Historic Riyadh Visit

US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump arrived in Doha on Wednesday on the second leg of his Gulf tour that he started in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

He was welcomed upon his arrival by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Meeting later at the Royal Palace in Doha, Trump and Sheikh Tamim signed economic and defense agreements.

The first had Qatar buying airplanes from Boeing, the American aerospace company whose chief executive attended the event. Trump said it was the largest order of jets in the company history, worth over $200 billion.

Next up was a defense deal and the purchase of military drones.

The final cooperation agreement was signed by Trump and Al Thani themselves.

Before departing to Doha, Trump sat down for a historic meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh.

Trump said the rapprochement with Syria came at the urging of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“There is a new government that will hopefully succeed,” said Trump, who announced he'll move to lift sanctions on Syria to give the country “a chance at peace.”