In his remarks, the Pope addressed the issues facing the wider region as well, calling for ‘the full recognition’ of people across the region
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Pope hails ‘step forward’ in Islam dialogue after UAE visit
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Earthquake strikes off Oman’s coastal waters
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Two UAE Air Force pilots killed in Yemen plane crash
UAE is part of a Saudi-led coalition fighting to prop up Yemen’s government
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Oman ‘to look east’ to China, India for future investment
Sultanate expected to look at ways to boost growth outside the Arabian Peninsula
