Muscat: Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, met with Princess Sarah Bandar Al Saud, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, and her accompanying delegation during their visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting focused on exploring strategic areas of cooperation between the Ministry and the International Dates Council.

According to Oman News Agency, the discussions were driven by the strategic importance of the dates sector, highlighting its role in enhancing food security and contributing to economic development. Both parties expressed their commitment to strengthening their partnership, with an emphasis on leveraging the Council's expertise to foster growth in the sector, achieving shared objectives and promoting economic sustainability.