Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Asa ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan received in his office here on Wednesday Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh, Prime Minister of the State of Palestine.
Sayyid Shihab receives Ambassador of Spain Published: 10:56 PM, May 26, 2021 SHARE
MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, received in his office at Al Murtafaa Camp here on Wednesday Maria Luisa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Sultanate.
The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and exchanged views on matters of common concern. - ONA SHARE ARTICLE Most Read
Groups of Omani protesters demanding jobs have gathered in several cities for the third consecutive day in the biggest challenge yet for the Gulf state’s new ruler.
Social media postings showed a group of protesters holding a sit-in under a bridge in the northern city of Sohar on Tuesday. Other protests were reported in Rustaq, Nizwa and Sur.
Videos and photos showed security forces serving water to protesters, a change of approach from Monday’s demonstrations when police fired tear gas to disperse gatherings and arrested protesters.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who acceded to the throne last year after the death of Sultan Qaboos, has had to bring in austerity measures to ease pressure on public finances at a time of low oil prices.