UK foreign minister visits Oman, Saudi Arabia to boost post-Brexit ties

UK foreign minister visits Oman, Saudi Arabia to boost post-Brexit ties

Raab will travel to Oman first for talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and foreign minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah. LONDON: British foreign minister Dominic Raab will on Monday begin his first official visit to the Gulf for talks with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Oman, expected to cover trade and climate change.. The visit is aimed at re-affirming Britain's ties in the region as it seeks to define its new role on the global stage after leaving the European Union in January.. Jordan announces first coronavirus case from Italy /node/1635706/middle-east. Jordan announced its first case of coronavirus after a family arrived in the country from Italy. Medical experts are awaiting results of a suspected second case in the group.