Saudi and Omani foreign ministers meet in Muscat

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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister meets his Omani counterpart during a visit to the Gulf state on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister meets his Omani counterpart during a visit to the Gulf state on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Updated 24 February 2021
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Saudi and Omani foreign ministers meet in Muscat

  • The foreign ministers reviewed ways to support trade, investment and tourism opportunities
  • Prince Faisal arrived in Muscat earlier on Wednesday and has left the sultanate

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister met his Omani counterpart during a visit to the Gulf state on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sayyed Badr Al-Busaidi discussed the importance of joint Gulf action within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and following up on the results of the AlUla summit hosted by the Kingdom in January.
They also discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields that would lead to mutual benefits.
The foreign ministers reviewed ways to support trade, investment and tourism opportunities and developing scientific cooperation in the areas of energy, technology, transportation, cybersecurity, health and agriculture.
Prince Faisal arrived in Muscat earlier on Wednesday and has left the sultanate.


Muslim World League chief delivers Friday sermon at Grand Mosque in Rwandan capital Kigali

Updated 20 February 2026
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Muslim World League chief delivers Friday sermon at Grand Mosque in Rwandan capital Kigali

  • Al-Issa, who is also chairperson of the Council of Muslim Scholars, addressed a number of contemporary Islamic issues

KIGALI: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, delivered a sermon and led worshippers in prayer at the Grand Mosque in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Friday.

Al-Issa, who is also chairperson of the Council of Muslim Scholars, addressed a number of contemporary Islamic issues during his sermon, and extended his congratulations to worshippers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the league said.

He also spoke about key Islamic values that guide Muslims in their interactions with others, describing them as reflections of the noble moral principles espoused by the Prophet Muhammad.