Major Bahrain-Oman agreements signed

TDT | Manama           

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman yesterday witnessed the signing protocols of the following agreements: A cooperation agreement between Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman in the security field to enhance the competence of the security bodies in both countries.

It was signed by Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi. A cooperation agreement in the field of maritime transport and seaports between the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the government of the Sultanate of Oman.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime transport and freedom of navigation and to contribute to the development of maritime transport between both countries. It was signed by Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Mohammed bin Thamer Al Ka’abi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Bader bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

A cooperation agreement between Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and Sultan Qaboos University to boost cooperation in the field of studies and research, exchange expertise and coordinate in organizing conferences and symposiums.

It was signed by Derasat Chairman Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Bader bin Hamad Al Busaidi. An agreement to establish a Bahraini-Omani Investment Holding Company. It aims to establish a joint holding company between the two countries in the investment field.

It was signed by Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sameer bin Abdullah Nass and Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Redha bin Juma’a Al Saleh. Granting the Sultanate of Oman the right of sovereignty over the information of its subscribers.

It aims to develop, improve and sustain the quality of the electronic services and the cloud computing centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the beneficiaries, and to provide the appropriate environment to attract more foreign investments to the region.

The agreement was signed by Foreign Minister Dr. Abdellatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Bader bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Granting the Sultanate of Oman the status of an approved partner for the International Center for Sea and Air Cargo Services.

The agreement aims to develop economic and trade relations between the two countries, allowing companies in the Sultanate of Oman to obtain accreditation as an operator of this service with granting them a number of privileges.

It was signed by Minister of Industry and Commerce Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Bader bin Hamad Al Busaidi. HM the King and HM the Sultan of Oman have blessed the signing of the agreements which will contribute to further developing cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

Then, the following memoranda of understanding were signed by both countries: A MoU between the Information and eGovernment Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.

It was signed by Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. A MoU between the Bahraini government, represented by the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs, and the Omani government, represented by the Interior Ministry, to boost cooperation in the municipal field.

It was signed by Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. A MoU between Bahrain’s Higher Education Council and Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. It was signed by Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Noaimi.

A MoU between Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion to protect competitiveness and prevent monopoly. It was signed by Minister of Industry and Commerce Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani.

A MoU between the National Space Science Agency and Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. It was signed by Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Mohammed bin Thamer Al Ka’abi.

A MoU between the government of Bahrain, represented by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Omani government, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, to boost cooperation in air navigation.

It was signed by Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Mohammed bin Thamer Al Ka’abi. A MoU between the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain and the Ministry of Social Development in Oman. It was signed by Social Development Minister Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor.