ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, on the anniversary of his accession to power.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to the Sultan of Oman on the occasion.

Source: Emirates News Agency

PRETORIA: The embassy of Palestine in South Africa hosted an event at its premises today in support of the South African legal team prosecuting Israel for committing the crime of genocide at the International Court of Justice

A delegation, including officials from the African National Congress in Gauteng Province, parliamentarians, a large group of Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to Pretoria, as well as human rights activists and legal experts, participated in the event.

The attendees observed the first hearing of the South African defense team and delivered words of support for the team present in The Hague.

Ambassador Hanan Jarrar of the State of Palestine to the Republic of South Africa expressed gratitude to the participants for their involvement in this historic day for Palestine, South Africa, and the world.

She added her voice to millions in Palestine and worldwide, appreciating South Africa’s initiative and wishing success to the team in achieving their objectives, with a primary focus on
an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the opening of humanitarian corridors.

Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA