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[00:00:05] took refuge in riyals during the first half of
[00:00:08] role played by this sector
[00:00:13] side to demand more the capital.
[00:00:17] why Iran insists on due to everything that happened
[00:00:22] Dear viewers, peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings. We greet you from in the Sultanate of Oman
[00:00:26] the news center. This is the two o'clock bulletin. We start with the most prominent world news.
[00:00:32] The American president confirms the conduct of positive
[00:00:36] and prolonged negotiations with Tehran.
[00:00:40] riyals during the first half of frameworks that The Iranian Foreign Ministry says that Tehran received messages from Washington through
[00:00:43] intermediaries.
[00:00:47] Deaths and injuries as a result of Israeli air raids
[00:00:50] on southern Lebanon, and the continuation of Rome talks between Lebanon
[00:00:54] and Israel.
[00:00:58] Israeli occupation forces continue to carry out arrest
[00:01:02] and raid campaigns in the occupied West Bank,
[00:01:05] and a number of Palestinians were injured as a result of the storming of
[00:01:08] Qalandia refugee camp north of
[00:01:12] that describing talks as positive by Jerusalem.
[00:01:18] Welcome. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
[00:01:23] 1,700 people from Al Mu'azzam, may God protect him, sent
[00:01:25] companies, benefiting from
[00:01:25] concessions in the final a congratulatory telegram to His Excellency
[00:01:26] stretch of negotiation President Dr. Al-Hassan Abd Al-Rahman Ouattara, President of the Republic of
[00:01:34] to water for more than 700,000 side in this Ivory Coast, on the occasion of the National the underwriting results of a number Day of his country. It included His Majesty the Sultan's kind congratulations and sincere wishes to His Excellency
[00:01:37] the President and the people of his friendly
[00:01:40] I agree with you on this
[00:01:41] political cover. In country.
[00:01:46] US President Donald
[00:01:49] underwriting strategies Trump affirmed the conduct of positive and prolonged negotiations with
[00:01:52] Tehran. Trump indicated that the ongoing talks
[00:01:55] are the last chance to sign a good agreement that ends
[00:01:59] the crisis. It has been going on for months, threatening Iran
[00:02:02] with strong attacks if an agreement is not reached.
[00:02:06] The US President clarified that
[00:02:08] military measures in his country was on the verge of launching a large attack on Iran in
[00:02:11] recent days. For his
[00:02:14] still exists primarily in part, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharib said that Tehran
[00:02:17] received messages from
[00:02:19] quarter of this Washington through intermediaries, indicating that the United States
[00:02:22] affirmed through the messages
[00:02:26] of the organization added after meeting its readiness to return to by the Israeli occupation army in its commitments in the memorandum of understanding.
[00:02:31] about three months
[00:02:33] Pakistan expressed its hope that of the escalation a potential agreement
[00:02:37] and tightened military regarding maritime navigation in the region would contribute to resuming talks between
[00:02:40] Washington and Tehran. The spokesperson for the Pakistani
[00:02:45] with the American side is tantamount Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi, affirmed the continuation
[00:02:48] the Iranian internal situation. Therefore, of Islamabad's efforts with a number of countries to reach a
[00:02:54] at this time table and discussing comprehensive and sustainable solution, sustainability and reduces adding that any potential agreement for navigation traffic would pave
[00:02:57] the way for resuming talks at the technical level between
[00:03:00] health authorities in Iran and the United States
[00:03:05] this conflict can be of America.
[00:03:08] And following up
[00:03:12] Iran's regional proxies. In on this topic, we are joined from Cairo by Dr. Haitham Omran, Professor of Political Science
[00:03:16] at Suez University. Welcome, Dr. Haitham.
[00:03:19] First, Dr., the statements of the American
[00:03:22] President that positive
[00:03:27] and if the mediators succeed and prolonged negotiations were held with the Iranian side, and Iranian statements saying
[00:03:31] that intermediaries came
[00:03:33] with American messages for America's
[00:03:36] return to the agreement once again. How do we read
[00:03:40] these two statements from the American and Iranian
[00:03:45] of arrests and raids in sides? the camp and forced
[00:03:46] First
[00:03:50] this crisis. So, of all, welcome to you and the esteemed viewers on your glorious channel.
[00:03:53] Of course, the statements of US President Donald Trump regarding the existence of positive
[00:03:57] negotiations with Iran cannot be read
[00:04:01] in isolation from the current field developments, especially in light
[00:04:06] direct reconciliation with compulsion for both parties of reports indicating that the US Army is facing a severe dilemma regarding the lack
[00:04:10] a kind of of offensive missiles side. They believe that this and defensive missiles. This matter
[00:04:14] increases the costly war on the American side, as well
[00:04:17] as the natural cost of the war and its continuation
[00:04:21] primarily in light of the failure to achieve any of
[00:04:24] Lebanese affairs, where indirect talks the goals and the continuation of the conflict
[00:04:27] in a vicious circle. Therefore, we can say that
[00:04:31] there are perhaps four strategic dimensions related
[00:04:34] to these statements. The first of these statements is the policy
[00:04:38] of negotiation under fire and hybrid diplomacy.
[00:04:41] President Trump's statements about the positivity of
[00:04:44] the talks, coupled with the continuous threat
[00:04:47] of launching an attack or extensive options and imposing a siege on
[00:04:50] Iran, means that this is a familiar
[00:04:54] in this initiative is as the application of the strategy of negotiation under threat. The other
[00:04:56] matter is that President Trump's statements aim to send a reassuring
[00:05:00] proxies. Perhaps message to global markets, especially regarding oil
[00:05:04] and maritime navigation markets, and to confirm that the option
[00:05:07] of settlement is still viable and preferred by the American
[00:05:10] administration to prevent escalation to an open confrontation.
[00:05:14] The second dimension is related to the navigation file.
[00:05:17] Current discussions indicate that there is a clear focus on
[00:05:21] resolving complex issues incrementally,
[00:05:24] such as navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz
[00:05:28] and trade corridors as an entry point for building confidence
[00:05:31] and reaching temporary agreements. There are regional parties
[00:05:35] striving to exert strong efforts, such as Oman, Qatar,
[00:05:39] and Pakistan. These arrangements
[00:05:43] aim to re-establish maritime passage rules
[00:05:46] and exclusive economic zones according to agreed
[00:05:50] do not infringe on the national sovereignty of both parties primarily.
[00:05:54] The third dimension is related to the complexities of the nuclear file and the balance
[00:05:58] of power. The hint at the positivity of the negotiations
[00:06:01] seeks to pave the way for a temporary
[00:06:04] local commitment that perhaps addresses
[00:06:07] the nuclear file and ballistic missile program
[00:06:10] in stages to avoid the collapse
[00:06:14] of talks primarily. The fourth dimension is related
[00:06:17] to negotiating tactics and cautious expectation.
[00:06:20] The history of rounds indicates
[00:06:24] the American side does not necessarily mean resolving contentious points
[00:06:28] fundamentally. This language is often used
[00:06:31] to throw the ball into the other party's court
[00:06:34] and push for reciprocal
[00:06:39] rounds. As for the Iranian
[00:06:43] context, perhaps the Iranian side also indicated
[00:06:46] that it always resorts to a policy of direct
[00:06:50] denial as a domestic
[00:06:53] US-Iranian relations, this scenario of
[00:06:57] denial is always repeated essentially. Tehran
[00:07:01] is keen to assure the domestic public that there are still no
[00:07:04] direct negotiations with America to avoid appearing
[00:07:08] as succumbing to American
[00:07:12] pressure or threats. In contrast, the American administration,
[00:07:15] especially President Trump, tends to always market
[00:07:19] such indirect contacts and exchange messages
[00:07:22] through diplomatic channels, such as Muscat, Islamabad, and Doha, because they
[00:07:26] are ongoing talks that prove the success
[00:07:29] of the pressure and deterrence strategy. The other matter
[00:07:32] is related to the role of mediators in building minimal understandings. Regional
[00:07:36] channels such as Oman, Qatar,
[00:07:39] and Pakistan are working very
[00:07:43] hard to bridge viewpoints and exchange messages
[00:07:47] to limit contentious points according to diplomatic norms
[00:07:51] primarily. The first stage involves exchanging
[00:07:54] messages through intermediaries to establish frameworks for de-escalation, and then
[00:07:58] moving to the stage of creating
[00:08:00] common ground that facilitates moving to the negotiating
[00:08:05] complex files. However, at the same time,
[00:08:09] there are gaps that may delay the transition to these
[00:08:12] negotiations, an agenda gap. Washington always
[00:08:15] insists on limiting a broad agenda that includes
[00:08:19] the nuclear program, the missile program, as well as
[00:08:24] contrast, Iran also wants to separate the files from each other.
[00:08:28] Therefore, we can say that the exchange of messages is the most
[00:08:32] realistic indicator that the two parties are testing
[00:08:35] the seriousness of the de-escalation,
[00:08:39] in reaching a partial agreement on the security of the navigation
[00:08:43] file and reducing tensions, then we can say that perhaps
[00:08:47] the negotiations are moving towards more progressive
[00:08:51] formulas through which these confrontations can be ended. Dr., when
[00:08:54] we talk about separating files, as you mentioned, some say that separating
[00:08:58] files and presenting each file separately may prolong
[00:09:03] is it the role of the intermediaries to bring the two parties back
[00:09:07] to the same agreement that was signed, or will the military pressure
[00:09:11] during the past period cause
[00:09:14] more
[00:09:18] and concessions for the agreement to return
[00:09:21] again, or will there be
[00:09:22] a new agreement?
[00:09:29] I believe that the chances of reaching understandings regarding
[00:09:32] the outstanding issues, such as the nuclear program
[00:09:36] and American sanctions, remain always governed by the dynamics
[00:09:39] of strategic complexities characterized by their
[00:09:43] high nature. The possibilities range between temporary arrangements
[00:09:45] and phased arrangements with high chances
[00:09:49] of success. I believe that intermediaries are now making very strong efforts
[00:09:52] to perhaps limit contentious points, and perhaps
[00:09:56] throughout the negotiations and previous negotiating rounds, we can say that
[00:09:59] the file of differences is primarily limited
[00:10:03] to the Strait of Hormuz file and the nuclear program. Now,
[00:10:06] perhaps there is no talk about the ballistic missile program,
[00:10:09] no talk about
[00:10:13] this matter reflects the preferred strategy of both parties. The American
[00:10:16] side wants direct negotiations
[00:10:20] on all files, while the Iranian side wants to obtain
[00:10:24] gains related to specific files.
[00:10:28] Therefore, the Iranian side fully realizes that being lenient in
[00:10:32] presenting files with the American side may
[00:10:34] push the American
[00:10:38] concessions from Iran primarily. Therefore, that's
[00:10:42] dealing with files separately in the hope of achieving
[00:10:46] gains related to each file. But
[00:10:49] as I told you, there are obstacles,
[00:10:53] perhaps obstacles to reaching a permanent
[00:10:56] agreement, which is difficult. But perhaps
[00:11:00] the greater probability is related to reaching understandings
[00:11:04] related to specific files, such as the navigation file in the Strait
[00:11:08] of Hormuz, especially since discussions are now revolving around the existence of perhaps
[00:11:11] common understandings between Iran and Oman regarding
[00:11:15] the management of the strait. Therefore, the points of contention,
[00:11:18] I believe, at the present time, may be much greater than
[00:11:22] the points of agreement. Mediators are working to bridge
[00:11:25] the gaps and reduce the gaps and reach common
[00:11:29] areas through which both parties can build.
[00:11:32] Therefore, yes, Dr., with the work of intermediaries to facilitate
[00:11:36] these differences and indirect messages between the American
[00:11:39] side and the Iranian side, to what extent can indirect
[00:11:42] messages play a role in bringing the two parties back to
[00:11:46] negotiations again and to the agreement that was signed, or
[00:11:49] should these indirect messages be
[00:11:53] converted into direct messages between the two parties to reach
[00:11:56] a quick
[00:11:57] and inevitable result?
[00:12:05] very intelligent question. I believe that
[00:12:09] indirect negotiations between the two parties have perhaps
[00:12:12] proven ineffective and unsuccessful in bridging the viewpoints
[00:12:16] between the parties. But let's be more
[00:12:19] frank in this context. There is a deep-rooted
[00:12:23] crisis of trust between the two parties. Perhaps this crisis
[00:12:27] deepened significantly when President Donald Trump
[00:12:30] withdrew from the 2015 agreement signed by President
[00:12:33] Obama with the Iranian side. Therefore, the crisis of trust
[00:12:39] the relationship between the two countries. I believe it is time
[00:12:42] to move to direct negotiations between the two parties
[00:12:46] to make these negotiations successful. But so far, given the existing
[00:12:49] structural crises and internal pressures, both from the Iranian
[00:12:53] side and the American side, Iranian statements
[00:12:57] always contradict American statements.
[00:13:00] The Iranian side believes that there are internal
[00:13:03] pressures. The radical side believes that merely talking about
[00:13:06] direct contacts or understandings
[00:13:10] to surrender that may affect
[00:13:13] I believe that so far, the optimal means
[00:13:17] for both parties
[00:13:19] is indirect understandings. But
[00:13:23] if we want to accomplish these files and negotiate and reach
[00:13:27] achievements through which
[00:13:30] ended fundamentally, we must move from the realm
[00:13:34] of indirect negotiations to direct negotiations with
[00:13:38] the involvement of the same intermediaries in these negotiations, whether it is Oman,
[00:13:41] or Pakistan, or Qatar, perhaps
[00:13:44] Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the countries that
[00:13:47] have the ability to sponsor this mediation
[00:13:51] primarily and provide
[00:13:54] technical consultations to both parties
[00:13:58] and overcome obstacles primarily. But so far,
[00:14:01] I believe the effectiveness of indirect negotiations in
[00:14:04] ending this conflict is perhaps a main reason
[00:14:07] for its continuation, especially given the sending of messages
[00:14:11] and then waiting for the intermediary to convey them to the other party, and then waiting
[00:14:13] for the response, and then sending the response. There
[00:14:16] is a complex series of message exchanges
[00:14:20] between the parties primarily. But as I told you, there is a crisis
[00:14:24] of distrust between the two parties. Perhaps the Iranian ideology
[00:14:27] still perhaps prevents
[00:14:31] the American
[00:14:33] matter represents
[00:14:35] threat or moral defeat
[00:14:39] for the Iranian interior. Yes, Dr. Haitham Omran, Professor of Political Science
[00:14:43] at Suez University. Thank you very much.
[00:14:46] And to
[00:14:49] between Lebanon and Israel continue in the Italian capital,
[00:14:53] Rome, within the framework of efforts to establish a ceasefire
[00:14:57] agreement and the withdrawal of the Israeli army from
[00:15:00] areas in southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese
[00:15:03] army there. Militarily, Israeli forces launched air raids
[00:15:07] and extensive artillery shelling on the Tyre district. The town
[00:15:11] of Burj al-Shamali also witnessed four Israeli
[00:15:14] raids, which resulted in several
[00:15:16] injuries.
[00:15:19] Indirect talks between Lebanon
[00:15:22] and Israel continue in the Italian
[00:15:25] capital, Rome, as part of efforts
[00:15:28] led by the United States to establish
[00:15:31] a ceasefire agreement and the withdrawal
[00:15:34] of the Israeli army from southern Lebanon and the deployment
[00:15:38] of the Lebanese army there. The seventh round of
[00:15:41] talks focused on mechanisms
[00:15:45] for implementing security understandings,
[00:15:47] primarily the Israeli withdrawal from a number of
[00:15:50] sites in southern Lebanon in exchange
[00:15:53] for the deployment of the Lebanese army there, in addition
[00:15:57] to creating new experimental areas
[00:15:59] and discussing mechanisms for monitoring the implementation
[00:16:03] of the agreement between the two sides. The Rome
[00:16:06] talks coincided with an Israeli escalation in southern
[00:16:09] Lebanon, where Israeli forces launched
[00:16:13] air raids and extensive artillery shelling on the Tyre
[00:16:16] district. The town of Burj al-Shamali also witnessed
[00:16:19] four Israeli raids, which resulted in several injuries.
[00:16:22] Israeli warplanes launched three raids on the town
[00:16:26] of Al-Mansouri, while Israeli forces
[00:16:29] opened machine gun fire towards the coastal
[00:16:33] Al-Hamra area in Beit
[00:16:35] Sayyad. On the humanitarian front,
[00:16:39] the United Nations said that more than 800,000
[00:16:43] Lebanese have begun to return to their areas from which
[00:16:46] they were displaced due to the war, while more than
[00:16:48] 360,000 people remain displaced,
[00:16:52] of whom about 66,000 are residing
[00:16:55] in government shelters. The UN Office
[00:16:58] for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated
[00:17:02] that the damage to water and electricity infrastructure
[00:17:05] due to the war
[00:17:07] severely affected access
[00:17:11] people in southern Lebanon. Despite
[00:17:14] the continuation of negotiations in Rome,
[00:17:17] all eyes remain on whether the talks
[00:17:20] will succeed in preventing a new round of escalation
[00:17:24] and transforming the truce into a full
[00:17:27] and comprehensive agreement that grants
[00:17:29] southern Lebanon permanent
[00:17:32] peace.
[00:17:35] Israeli occupation forces continued for the second consecutive day
[00:17:38] to storm Qalandia refugee camp north of Jerusalem amid widespread demolition
[00:17:41] and raid operations and tightened
[00:17:46] the area. Media outlets reported that medical
[00:17:49] teams dealt with three critical injuries and more than
[00:17:52] 50 cases of suffocation as a result of the storming
[00:17:56] operation.
[00:17:59] With the continuation of military operations
[00:18:02] the West Bank, Qalandia refugee camp remains at the heart
[00:18:08] for the second consecutive day, amid
[00:18:12] widespread demolition and raids
[00:18:15] measures in the area. The Palestinian News Agency
[00:18:18] and Information Agency quoted the Governor
[00:18:21] of Jerusalem as saying that the occupation forces
[00:18:24] began demolishing a number of commercial stores in
[00:18:27] the vicinity of the Qalandia military checkpoint
[00:18:30] coinciding with the closure of the main street to
[00:18:34] vehicle traffic, which led to a complete
[00:18:37] halt in movement.
[00:18:40] The agency added that the occupation forces imposed
[00:18:44] a curfew in the streets of Kafr village,
[00:18:48] and closed all roads leading to Jerusalem,
[00:18:51] including the Institute Street, amid an intensive
[00:18:55] military presence. For
[00:18:57] its part, media outlets reported that medical
[00:19:00] teams dealt with three critical injuries
[00:19:04] and more than 50 cases of suffocation
[00:19:07] due to the storming operation of the camp.
[00:19:11] The Palestinian Red Crescent Society stated that
[00:19:14] the occupation forces prevented its teams during the past
[00:19:17] hours from entering them to leave.
[00:19:21] These events come amid
[00:19:24] continued tension in the West Bank amid
[00:19:27] fears of an expansion of the escalation and a worsening
[00:19:31] of the humanitarian situation due to the measures taken
[00:19:34] by the Israeli occupation army
[00:19:38] from time to time.
[00:19:41] Six people were killed and others injured in Russian shelling
[00:19:45] of areas in Ukraine. Ukrainian sources clarified that
[00:19:49] three of the dead fell in the city of Balakliya
[00:19:52] in eastern Ukraine, while three others were killed in the city
[00:19:56] of Sumy, north of the capital, Kyiv. Meanwhile,
[00:19:59] severe damage occurred to the infrastructure of both cities. On
[00:20:02] another front, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced
[00:20:05] that it shot down 600 and 5 Ukrainian drones over
[00:20:09] the Crimean Peninsula that were on their way to target
[00:20:13] infrastructure facilities. Both sides are exchanging
[00:20:15] shelling of infrastructure facilities with the continued stalemate in the political
[00:20:19] and field and military situation.
[00:20:23] In Central America, authorities in Guatemala raised the alert level to
[00:20:27] its highest degree in three provinces following increased activity
[00:20:30] of the Fuego volcano. The volcano has been experiencing a strong eruption since Monday,
[00:20:34] accompanied by lava flows
[00:20:37] and dense emissions of gases
[00:20:39] and ash.
[00:20:43] Between fears of lava flows
[00:20:47] and suffocation from gas emissions
[00:20:50] and ash, hundreds of thousands of Guatemalans
[00:20:55] shelters after the eruption of Fuego volcano near
[00:21:01] The fear remains
[00:21:05] last time. We cannot risk
[00:21:08] our lives, and therefore
[00:21:10] we rushed to leave, leaving everything
[00:21:13] behind, despite the difficulty of leaving our homes.
[00:21:17] Fuego volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in
[00:21:21] Central America, formed a fountain of
[00:21:24] lava with a height ranging from
[00:21:28] 200 to 300 meters above the crater
[00:21:32] of the mountain, which is about 4,000 meters
[00:21:35] high, while the ash plume exceeded
[00:21:39] 7,000 meters in height
[00:21:43] and spread for 130 km
[00:21:47] to the west.
[00:21:50] We did not hesitate to leave when we saw the strength of the
[00:21:54] volcanic eruption, and I took my family and we left the area
[00:21:58] immediately. Authorities in Guatemala
[00:22:01] raised the alert level to its highest degree in three
[00:22:05] provinces inhabited by more than one and a half
[00:22:09] million people, and evacuated more than
[00:22:13] areas near the crater of the
[00:22:16] volcano. The authorities warned
[00:22:20] that about 29,000 people
[00:22:23] are directly exposed to volcanic ashfall,
[00:22:26] calling on residents to take preventive measures,
[00:22:30] including wearing masks and protecting
[00:22:33] water sources and food supplies.
[00:22:37] The
[00:22:39] rising lava and columns of gas
[00:22:43] and ash revived memories of the
[00:22:46] devastating mudslide caused by the Fuego eruption
[00:22:51] in 2008, which killed 215
[00:22:54] people and left about 200
[00:22:57] missing.
[00:23:00] The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros
[00:23:04] Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo
[00:23:07] that the speed of the Ebola virus outbreak
[00:23:11] exceeds international containment efforts. The Director-General
[00:23:16] officials in the capital Kinshasa that after
[00:23:21] of the outbreak, new cases have doubled in some
[00:23:24] of the most affected areas. The Director-General of the organization indicated
[00:23:28] that it was agreed during the meeting on the urgent need
[00:23:32] to intensify efforts by all partners.
[00:23:35] The number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to
[00:23:39] 3,973
[00:23:42] cases, including 1,800, including
[00:23:45] 1,800 deaths, according to
[00:23:50] Congo. This comes as the latest data from the Ministry
[00:23:54] of Health in Congo showed that the outbreak has seen
[00:23:57] 3,874
[00:24:00] confirmed cases, including
[00:24:03] 1,751
[00:24:05] deaths, as of last Monday.
[00:24:08] الماضي.
[00:24:16] Asyad Shipping Company celebrated the naming of the oil
[00:24:20] product tanker "Manah" at the Wuhu shipyard
[00:24:23] in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China. The addition of
[00:24:27] "Manah" to Asyad Shipping's fleet is a new
[00:24:31] step in the company's strategy to modernize its fleet
[00:24:34] and enhance its operational capabilities, enabling it to
[00:24:38] meet the growing demand for oil
[00:24:40] product transportation services efficiently and reliably,
[00:24:44] and to support Oman's position as a global
[00:24:47] center for service
[00:24:51] and maritime
[00:24:52] transport.
[00:24:55] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
[00:24:59] adopted the cultural property initiative related to pottery,
[00:25:03] copper, metal, and woodworking crafts
[00:25:06] for the Bahla Voluntary Team of the Civil Society
[00:25:09] Foundation at the historic Bahla Fort site in Al Dakhiliyah
[00:25:13] Governorate. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
[00:25:17] participated in the initiative for the first time in the World
[00:25:20] Heritage Volunteers initiatives for 2026
[00:25:24] under the slogan "Working for the Future", organized
[00:25:28] by the World Heritage Centre of UNESCO, in a step
[00:25:32] that reflects the role of the Sultanate of Oman in preserving and managing
[00:25:35] registered World Heritage sites of outstanding universal
[00:25:39] value. The participation of the Sultanate of Oman
[00:25:44] second country in the Arab region after the Kingdom
[00:25:47] of Morocco, due to its important role in preserving global
[00:25:51] cultural heritage.
[00:25:56] Unaudited financial results for insurance companies listed
[00:25:59] on the Muscat Stock Exchange showed profits
[00:26:03] exceeding 11 million Omani
[00:26:06] the current year. These indicators confirm the economic
[00:26:11] as an effective institutional investor for financial market
[00:26:14] stability.
[00:26:17] Growing performance indicators achieved by the insurance sector
[00:26:23] confirm the economic role played by this sector not
[00:26:27] only as a provider of insurance protection, but also
[00:26:31] as an effective institutional investor for financial market
[00:26:34] stability and achieving sustainable development. Achieving
[00:26:38] profits exceeding 11 million Omani
[00:26:43] the current year. The profits of some companies were
[00:26:46] supported by an increase in investment returns and improved
[00:26:50] performance of investment portfolios, while other
[00:26:53] companies faced pressures on their operating
[00:26:56] results due to increased insurance claims
[00:26:59] and continued competition and increased
[00:27:03] reinsurance costs. In contrast,
[00:27:06] insurance companies continued to implement measures
[00:27:09] aimed at enhancing the profitability of their portfolios and tightening
[00:27:13] underwriting controls, and improving claims
[00:27:15] management, which supports the sector's strength
[00:27:18] and enhances the sustainability of its growth, with the continued
[00:27:21] growing role of investment returns in supporting the profits of some
[00:27:27] the positive performance of the Muscat Stock Exchange.
[00:27:31] Claims placed pressure on
[00:27:35] of companies, which in turn was reflected in
[00:27:39] the results of insurance activity despite the continued
[00:27:42] growth of business in some portfolios. Financial disclosures
[00:27:46] also revealed the continued adoption of conservative
[00:27:51] by companies, with a focus on improving the quality
[00:27:55] of insurance portfolios and enhancing operational
[00:27:57] efficiencies, in addition to investing in digital
[00:28:01] transformation and the efficiency of services provided
[00:28:04] to beneficiaries.
[00:28:07] On another front, data from the Financial Services Authority
[00:28:11] showed that the total investments of insurance companies operating in
[00:28:14] the Sultanate of Oman exceeded 876
[00:28:17] million Omani riyals by the end of the first
[00:28:21] year, registering a growth of more than
[00:28:24] 10% on annual basis. This
[00:28:28] reflects the employment of the sector's assets
[00:28:30] and savings in various
[00:28:33] investment vehicles. Insurance companies manage their investment
[00:28:37] portfolios based on an investment regulation for the assets
[00:28:41] of insurance and Takaful insurance companies,
[00:28:44] which represents the regulatory framework approved by the authority
[00:28:47] to regulate the investment of insurance policy funds
[00:28:51] and shareholders' rights, which enhances financial
[00:28:56] investment risks. The regulation also
[00:28:59] requires companies to direct no less
[00:29:02] than 70% of their total investments
[00:29:06] within the Sultanate of Oman. With this
[00:29:09] report, dear viewers, we have reached the end of the bulletin. We remind
[00:29:12] you of the main
[00:29:16] headlines: The US President confirms positive and lengthy
[00:29:19] negotiations with Tehran, and the Iranian Foreign Ministry says
[00:29:23] that Tehran has received messages from Washington through
[00:29:26] intermediaries.
[00:29:30] Dead and wounded as a result of Israeli air strikes on
[00:29:34] southern Lebanon. Talks continue in Rome between Lebanon
[00:29:38] and Israel.
[00:29:43] Israeli occupation forces continue to carry out a campaign
[00:29:48] the occupied West Bank. A number of Palestinians were injured
[00:29:51] as a result of the storming of Qalandia refugee camp north of
[00:29:54] Jerusalem.
[00:29:57] Finally, dear viewers, please accept the greetings of the news center team. Until
[00:30:01] next time.