Day: February 26, 2024

The Libyan National Security Advisor, ‘Ibrahim Bouchnaf,’ met on Sunday evening in the city of Benghazi, with the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Libya, ‘Gianluca Alberini.’

During the meeting, which was attended by the Italian Consul in Benghazi, Francesco De Luigi, and a number of department directors and advisors in the Council, Bushnaf discussed with the Italian Ambassador the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to develop them.

The meeting also discussed the current Libyan situation, and the role of the Republic of Italy in bringing the views of the Libyan parties closer together in order to end the state of division and complete the election process.

The Libyan National Security Advisor presented to the Italian delegation the Council’s vision and practical steps to resolve the Libyan crisis through a Libyan dialogue in which all parties contribute to produce a unified government that works to hold a referendum on the constitution and hold permanent elections for the
country.

In turn, the Italian ambassador stressed that the views are consistent with the Council’s vision regarding the practical steps that must be taken at the present time in working with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, stressing that his country will spare no effort to end the state of Libyan division.

Source: Libyan News Agency

Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed Al-Rida, discussed with the Philippine Deputy Secretary of Labor for Employment Affairs, Levinson Alcantara, the latest developments in the conditions of Filipino workers working in Libya.

This came during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Labor in Tripoli, in the presence of representatives of the Ministries of Oil, Health, and Foreign Affairs, the National Oil Corporation, the Chargé d’Affairs of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, and the delegation of the Philippine Ministry of Labor and Expatriates, which was represented by a number of officials from the Philippine Ministry of Labor.

The meeting discussed ways to settle the situation of Filipino workers in Libya and establish a mechanism to pay their financial dues. The meeting also reviewed areas of cooperation and coordination between the ministries of labor in the two countries.

Source: Libyan News Agency

The Permanent Representative of Libya to the League of Arab States, Ambassador Abdel-Muttalib Thabet, received the Permanent Representative of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Ambassador Abdelaziz bin Ali Al-Sharif, at the headquarters of the Libyan Delegation in Cairo.

The two sides reviewed the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, the historical ties that bring together the State of Libya and the Republic of Algeria, and the importance of enhancing cooperation and joint work for the benefit of the two friendly peoples, within the framework of joint Arab action under the umbrella of the League of Arab States.

Source: Libyan News Agency

President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, discussed in Tripoli today, Monday, with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, bilateral relations and the efforts of the UN envoy to address the political impasse.

During the meeting, according to the Council’s Media Office, they discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, expanding the horizons of joint cooperation, the United Kingdom’s efforts to support the democratic path in Libya, and discussing the efforts made by the UN envoy to Libya to address the political impasse.

During the meeting, Takala stressed, according to the media office, the importance of the role played by the United Kingdom in supporting the stability of Libya, as it is important for the stability of the entire region.

Source: Libyan News Agency

President of the High Council of State, Mohamed Takala, discussed in Tripoli today, Monday, with the British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, bilateral relations and the efforts of the UN envoy to address the political impasse.

During the meeting, according to the Council’s Media Office, they discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, expanding the horizons of joint cooperation, the United Kingdom’s efforts to support the democratic path in Libya, and discussing the efforts made by the UN envoy to Libya to address the political impasse.

During the meeting, Takala stressed, according to the media office, the importance of the role played by the United Kingdom in supporting the stability of Libya, as it is important for the stability of the entire region.

Source: Libyan News Agency

Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’mani, Minister of the Royal Office received in his office here today Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor of India and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman as part of the 9th round of the Strategic Dialogue between Oman and India.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of cooperation and underlined the historical friendship relations binding the two countries.

The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Sultanate of Oman

Source: Oman News Agency

Muscat: An official session of talks was held in Muscat today between the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, represented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education.

The Omani side was chaired by Dr. Mohammed Said Al Ma’amari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, while the Mauritanian side was chaired by Dah Ould Sidi Ould Amar Taleb, Minister of Islamic Affairs and Original Education.

During the session, the two sides stressed the advanced relations between the two countries and the level of coordination and integration in areas of endowments and religious affairs. They also discussed topics related to means of promoting cooperation in religious fields and benefiting from the experiences in endowments sector.

A presentation was given during the session on the strategy of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman and the Ministry’s experiences in digital transformation, endowments
and funds, rebuilding mosques and Holy Quran schools, preaching and guidance, planning and studies

Source: Oman News Agency

Muscat: Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) received in his office at Al Murtafa’a Garrison today Maj. Gen Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, Adjutant General of Arizona and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs in the United State of America.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged viewpoints and discussed a set of military topics of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Commodore Issa Salim Al Owaisi, SAF Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration and Supply and the US Ambassador-designate to the Sultanate of Oman.

Source: Oman News Agency

RAMALLAH: The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) said that the Israeli occupation forces detained about 7,255 Palestinian citizens from the West Bank since the beginning of the aggression against the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

The Commission and the PPS explained, in a press statement that the data related to detention cases includes those who were kept in detention by the occupation and those who were later released.

They added that the occupation forces continue to implement systematic arrest campaigns, as one of the most prominent established policies that escalated in an unprecedented manner after October 7, not only in terms of the number of detainees, but also in terms of the crimes they committed.

From yesterday evening until this morning, the occupation forces launched a massive arrest campaign that targeted at least 30 citizens from the West Bank, including two women, whom the occupation detained as hostages, one of them an elderly wo
man, in addition to children and former prisoners.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA

RAMALLAH: The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) said that the Israeli occupation forces detained about 7,255 Palestinian citizens from the West Bank since the beginning of the aggression against the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

The Commission and the PPS explained, in a press statement that the data related to detention cases includes those who were kept in detention by the occupation and those who were later released.

They added that the occupation forces continue to implement systematic arrest campaigns, as one of the most prominent established policies that escalated in an unprecedented manner after October 7, not only in terms of the number of detainees, but also in terms of the crimes they committed.

From yesterday evening until this morning, the occupation forces launched a massive arrest campaign that targeted at least 30 citizens from the West Bank, including two women, whom the occupation detained as hostages, one of them an elderly wo
man, in addition to children and former prisoners.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA

Muscat: The 10th edition of “Oman Conference for Investment in Human Resources” kicked off today.

The two-day conference discusses many concepts, namely studying the impact of information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of business, establishing advanced work environments and enhancing values and promoters of institutional performance.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Sheikh Sabbaa Hamdan Al Saadi, Secretary General of the Secretariat General of National Celebrations, in the presence of representatives of government departments and private establishments.

The conference is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with Al-Asayel Company. Its working papers elaborate on updates in competition arenas, the benefits of grooming talents, the culture of leadership for the future, and means of maximizing the uses of human capabilities applications.

A special dialogue session will be dedicated to Oman Vision 2040. It will be titled “Human resources, business s
ystems and future challenges’.

The conference targets chairmen and members of boards of directors, Chief Executive Officers, general managers, heads leaders of the public and private sector establishments, heads of human resources departments, training specialists and talented young people interested in developing leadership skills.

Working papers and discussion panels during the second day of the conference will discuss the ‘Importance of measuring the outcome of investment in different business fields’, ‘Anticipating the Future of Business’, the ‘Impact of information technology and artificial intelligence on the jobs of the future’, the’Methodology used in measuring returns from investment on the future of business’, and ‘The role of education and training in shaping the future of business’, ‘Empowering human resources’ and the ‘Role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of business’.

Source: Oman News Agency

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the friendly Republic of India held the 9th strategic dialogue meeting in Muscat today.

The Omani side was headed by Major General Idris Abdulrahman Al Kindi, Secretary General of the National Security Council while the Indian side was headed by Shri Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor.

The meeting reiterated the deep-rooted relations and strategic partnership between the two countries in various fields and the desire of both countries’ leaderships to boost the relations, which was crowned by the visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of India in December 2023.

The two sides discussed wide range of strategic issues and matters of common interest, as well as updates of joint ventures and future projects in a manner that serves the orientations and interests of the two friendly countries.

Source: Oman News Agency

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the friendly Republic of India held the 9th strategic dialogue meeting in Muscat today.

The Omani side was headed by Major General Idris Abdulrahman Al Kindi, Secretary General of the National Security Council while the Indian side was headed by Shri Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor.

The meeting reiterated the deep-rooted relations and strategic partnership between the two countries in various fields and the desire of both countries’ leaderships to boost the relations, which was crowned by the visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of India in December 2023.

The two sides discussed wide range of strategic issues and matters of common interest, as well as updates of joint ventures and future projects in a manner that serves the orientations and interests of the two friendly countries.

Source: Oman News Agency