Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. 05 NOVEMBER 2025 Ananda Manjón / Europa Press 11/05/2025

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid, at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid, at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid, at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid, at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

Sanchez receives the Sultan of Oman at Moncloa - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), receives the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, H.M. Haitham Bin Tariq Al-Busaid (left), at the Moncloa Palace, on November 5, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The visit of the Sultan of Oman is part of the strengthening of diplomatic, economic and cooperation relations, in force since 1972. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain (2r) and Queen Letizia of Spain (r) host a luncheon for Oman's Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq (2l) and Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman His Majesty Shihab Bin Tarik Al Said. attending a meeting as part of the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain on November 4, 2025 Photo by Acero/ALTERPHOTOS/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain (2r) and Queen Letizia of Spain (r) host a luncheon for Oman's Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq (2l) and Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman His Majesty Shihab Bin Tarik Al Said. attending a meeting as part of the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain on November 4, 2025 Photo by Acero/ALTERPHOTOS/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain (2r) and Queen Letizia of Spain (r) host a luncheon for Oman's Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq (2l) and Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman His Majesty Shihab Bin Tarik Al Said. attending a meeting as part of the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain on November 4, 2025 Photo by Acero/ALTERPHOTOS/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain (2r) and Queen Letizia of Spain (r) host a luncheon for Oman's Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq (2l) and Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman His Majesty Shihab Bin Tarik Al Said. attending a meeting as part of the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain on November 4, 2025 Photo by Acero/ALTERPHOTOS/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

State Visit of Sultan of Oman - Spain

King Felipe VI of Spain (2r) and Queen Letizia of Spain (r) host a luncheon for Oman's Sultan His Majesty Haitham Bin Tariq (2l) and Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman His Majesty Shihab Bin Tarik Al Said. attending a meeting as part of the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain on November 4, 2025 Photo by Acero/ALTERPHOTOS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows the scenery inside Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows the scenery inside Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India, Aug. 1, 2024. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows the scenery inside Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 1, 2024 shows the scenery inside Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

INDIA-NEW DELHI-LODI GARDENS-SCENERY

(240802) -- NEW DELHI, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pose for photos at Lodi Gardens in New Delhi, capital of India, Aug. 1, 2024. Spreading over 90 acres, Lodi Gardens contains a large number of architectural ruins from the Delhi Sultanate period. This free city park becomes a popular spot for New Delhi citizens. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the new town projects in the Sultanate of Oman and Mascate au Mipim in Cannes, France on 12 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the new town projects in the Sultanate of Oman and Mascate au Mipim in Cannes, France on 12 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the new town projects in the Sultanate of Oman and Mascate au Mipim in Cannes, France on 12 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the new town projects in the Sultanate of Oman and Mascate au Mipim in Cannes, France on 12 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

A model of the new town projects in the Sultanate of Oman and Mascate au Mipim in Cannes, France on 12 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mahmood bin Hamed bin Nasser Al Hasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Vatican, on December 30, 2023. Photo by Vatican Mediai/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mahmood bin Hamed bin Nasser Al Hasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Vatican, on December 30, 2023. Photo by Vatican Mediai/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mahmood bin Hamed bin Nasser Al Hasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Vatican, on December 30, 2023. Photo by Vatican Mediai/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope receives the credential of Oman's new ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mahmood bin Hamed bin Nasser Al Hasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Vatican, on December 30, 2023. Photo by Vatican Mediai/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brunei launches nationwide 5G mobile services

STORY: Brunei launches nationwide 5G mobile services DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch ceremony STORYLINE: The Brunei government announced on Thursday at the Digital Future Conference and Exhibition that 5th Generation (5G) mobile services are officially activated and available nationwide. The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI), the country's telecommunication regulator, said in a press release that together with Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd, the Sultanate's wholesale telecommunication service provider to both national and international clients, the three retail telecommunication providers, namely DST, Imagine and Progresif, are providing 5G services starting from Thursday. The Chinese Embassy in Brunei told Xinhua that Chinese companies, including Huawei Brunei and China Communication Services Brunei, have been actively involved in the construction and servi

Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Brunei for goodwill visit

STORY: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Brunei for goodwill visit DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the naval ship arriving 2. various of people celebrating STORYLINE: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), which is on a cadet training and visit mission in far seas, arrived at Muara Port, Brunei on Monday, starting a three-day goodwill visit to the country. More than 400 people, including Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Xiao Jianguo, staff of the Chinese Embassy in Brunei, representatives of Chinese companies and local Chinese associations, as well as representatives of the Royal Brunei Navy, welcomed the ship Qi Jiguang at the port. During the visit to the Sultanate, the ship commanders will pay a courtesy call to the acting commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin. The Chinese naval members will visit Brunei's naval training center, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Museum, Univer

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit - Jeddah

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Sultanate of Oman Deputy Prime Minister Asaad bin Tarik Al Said on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit, May 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy attended the annual summit meeting as part of a broader pitch for global support against the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2023 shows a catholic cathedral (L), a mosque minaret (C) and a residential building (R) in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2023 shows the gate of the former Sultan residence in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 26, 2023 shows the Old Fort in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-STONE TOWN

(230228) -- ZANZIBAR, Feb. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2023 shows the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar used to be the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It is a melting pot of various African, Asian and European cultures. In 2000, the historical town was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (Xinhua/Xie Hao)