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Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
HH Sayyid Shihab returns home
Muscat: HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs returned home coming from the Republic of Iraq after leading the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the 34th Arab Summit andthe Fifth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, which were heldin Bagdad. It should be noted that HH Sayyid Shihab and his accompanying delegation left Baghdad earlier on Saturday. They were seen off by some Iraqi officials and members of the Omani Embassy in Baghdad.
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir, US president pledge to boost ties
QNA Doha TheAmir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a session of official talks with the US President Donald Trump at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. The talks began with HH the Amir welcoming the US president and his accompanying delegation and wishing them a pleasant stay. The talks explored ways to boost existing strategic cooperation across various fields, primarily in defence, economy, investment, energy, education, and cybersecurity, as well as joint efforts to enhance international peace and security. Also on the table were issues of common concern and the latest regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East. The session was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Amiri Diwan Chief HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, along with ministers and senior officials. On the US side, the session was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and senior officials and members of the official delegation accompanying the US president. Upon arriving at the Amiri Diwan, the US president was accorded an official reception ceremony that included a 21-gun salute welcome. An Ardha dance was performed in front of the Amiri Diwan featuring cavalry teams, including purebred Arabian horses and camels, symbolising the Qatari environment and authentic national heritage.
Times of Oman
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
National Olympic Shooting Complex to be opened in Muscat tomorrow
Muscat: The National Olympic Shooting Complex (NOSC) in Muscat will be opened tomorrow under the auspices of HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs. The establishment of the NOSC, Muscat, stems from efforts to promote the status of Omani sports at regional, continental and international levels. The facility stands testimony to the Sultanate of Oman's global accomplishments in the fields of developing and modernizing sports facilities in accordance with the highest international standards and criteria. The NOSC is a national monument that embodies Oman's aspirations for leadership and enhances its ability to host official tournaments at various levels.
Times of Oman
13-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
US tariff will be an opportunity for India-UAE bilateral trade: UAE parliamentarian Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi
New Delhi: Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a UAE parliamentarian, asserted on Friday that with any challenge comes opportunity, and the latest tariff regime in the US can be an opportune moment for India-UAE ties. "This (US tariff) brings opportunity for the relationship between our two countries. The bilateral relationship should take advantage...," the UAE politician told ANI in Dubai. "We do understand that, but at the same time, there is always opportunity. Here in the UAE, whenever there are challenges, there are opportunities. And we see that both countries, UAE and India, should try to look into the opportunity that these challenges are bringing to the world," the UAE Parliamentarian and Educator, Chairman, Defense Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, UAE Federal National Council, said. He said that the relationship between India and UAE is strategic. "A relationship where you will have the government-government relations, private sector-private sector, and people to people. We have a history. You know, on many occasions, we don't need an agreement. The engagement is there. Actually, what the CEPA did was open new avenues for both countries and for the people, and this is where the added value is for both sides," he explained. The UAE has signed CEPA with more than 27 countries, he said. "And this is where India gets access to all these 27 countries because the UAE has signed this agreement," he supplemented. Asked whether UAE would impose any counter tariffs on the US, he said, "No". "No, no, we are not. Our culture of dealing with our friends and allies is not like that. We engage in dialogue, and we believe that through dialogue, we will able to find a solution to all these issues and challenges," he explained. Further, he said the India-UAE relationship is bright, with officials from both sides meeting regularly. "We always see more opportunity, more engagement, and the future is bright for this relationship," he said. He cited the recent India visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. "This engagement of officials from both sides is really taking our relationship to the next level. I just came from Tashkent for the parliamentary union meetings. I met with his excellency, the speaker of the Indian parliament (Om Birla). The engagement is there almost every month; every week, there's something. So our relationship with India is different," he added.
