Significant among the agreements is the one on combatting human trafficking
Among the notable agreements was an MoU on foreign affairs, aimed at fostering closer coordination between the two nations’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
Oman and Bahrain on Wednesday solidified their deep-rooted ties with the signing of 25 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), agreements and executive programmes spanning diverse sectors. The deals were signed during King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain’s state visit to Oman.
Sultan Haitham bin Tarek of Oman and King Hamad, who arrived in Muscat on Tuesday on a two-day visit, oversaw the signing of agreements covering a wide range of fields, including cultural, scientific, social, health, media, financial, and economic domains, as well as food security, municipal affairs, and metrology.
Among the notable agreements was an MoU on foreign affairs, aimed at fostering closer coordination between the two nations’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs. This agreement is expected to enhance diplomatic collaboration, bolster regional cooperation, and contribute to stability and security in the Gulf and beyond.
The two nations also signed an MoU on public administration, designed to strengthen administrative frameworks, enhance governance, and improve coordination on international issues.
Human trafficking
A significant agreement was inked between Oman’s National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority to combat human trafficking, reaffirming the countries’ commitment to addressing this pressing global issue through joint action and policy alignment.
In the economic realm, a double taxation agreement was signed to foster economic cooperation and streamline tax matters between the two nations.
Additionally, an MoU on meteorology established a framework for enhanced partnership and communication in the field, paving the way for collaborative advancements in weather science and forecasting.
Other agreements focused on health cooperation, stock market collaboration, scientific and educational initiatives, media partnerships, endowments, Zakat, and mutual investment. The two sides also agreed to promote commerce and industrial empowerment, particularly in mining and national content development.
Key sectors such as food security, agricultural production, intellectual property, and labour and human resources were also included in the signed agreements, further highlighting the comprehensive nature of this collaboration.
Executive programmes were signed to boost cooperation in municipal work, museum collaborations, and electricity and renewable energy. These programmes aim to advance innovation and sustainable development in line with regional and global priorities.
