Ash’shura chief receives Canadian senate speaker

MUSCAT: Shaikh Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of Majlis Ash’shura, received at the Majlis HQs on Wednesday George J Furey, Speaker of the Senate of Canada and his accompanying delegation. Al Maawali briefed the guest on Majlis Ash’shura and its successive stages for more than three decades, pointing out to the progress enjoyed by the Majlis for its legislative and regulatory powers. The meeting touched on the Omani-Canadian bilateral relations and means of enhancing them. The meeting was attended by Rashid bin Ahmed al Shamsi, Deputy Chairman of Majlis Ash’shura and Shaikh Ali bin Nasser al Mahrouqi, Secretary-General of Majlis Ash’shura. — ONA