Oman Observer

HM receives GCC parliament heads

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos gave an audience at Bait al Barakah yesterday to chairmen of the GCC Shura, Representatives, National and Ummah Councils. They reviewed the outcome of the second regular meeting of the Gulf Legislative Councils hosted by the Sultanate....

MUSCAT — The 2nd meeting of the GCC Shura representatives, National and Ummah councils' Chairmen concluded at Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday. Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Isa'ee, Chairman of Majlis Ash'shura, in a speech, said that the recommendations which have been agreed upon unanimously in the meeting.....

Thanks from Qatari Emir
HIS Majesty Sultan Qaboos has received a cable of thanks from Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Emir of Qatar, in reply to His Majesty's cable of greetings on the anniversary of his country's National Day. Shaikh Hamad expressed his appreciation for His Majesty's sentiments wishing him good health and happiness and the Omani people continuous progress and prosperity under His Majesty's wise leadership.
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HM audience to Attiyah

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos gave an audience at Bait al Barakah yesterday to Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Attiyah, GCC Secretary-General. They discussed the GCC's blessed march and ways of enhancing it in all fields to serve the joint interests of the citizens, besides the ongoing preparations for the 29th summit of the GCC...

Shura meet conferees thank HM

MUSCAT — Chairmen of GCC Shura, Represen-tatives, National and Umma Councils and the GCC Secretary-General sent a cable of thanks to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos on the conclusion of the second two-day meeting of the chairmen of the Gulf legislative councils which was hosted by the Sultanate, represented by Majlis Ash'shura, which concluded yesterday.

Alawi: draft on Gulf integration to be presented

MUSCAT — Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah, Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs, has said a comprehensive draft on Gulf integration will be presented before the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) leaders at their next week summit here. In a statement published jointly by Oman and the Qatari Al Sharq Arabic newspapers yesterday,....

Coins to mark GCC summit, Gulf Cup

MUSCAT — The Central Bank of Oman has issued two commemorative coins on the occasion of the 38th National Day, the 29th GCC summit and the 19th Gulf Cup championship. This first coin depicts the logo of the summit in colour. This coin is legal tender for its face value and may be purchased from the CBO.

Flare-ups dim truce hopes on Gaza border

GAZA — Palestinian activists in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip fired dozens of rockets and mortar bombs at Israel yesterday after the killing of three gunmen by Israeli troops, dampening prospects for a renewed ceasefire. Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's government said it has shown restraint until now but vowed to act if the salvoes continued. Aides to Olmert,...