Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Minister, received a telephone call from Badr bin Hamad bin Humood Albusaidi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. During the call, Albusaidi extended his congratulations to Dr. Al Zayani on the Bahrain National Football Team's victory in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, which took place in the State of Kuwait. According to Bahrain News Agency, the conversation between the two ministers highlighted the strong ties between Bahrain and Oman. The Omani Foreign Minister's call was a gesture of goodwill and reflected the spirit of camaraderie shared by countries in the Gulf region, especially in the realm of sports. The 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, held in Kuwait, saw fierce competition among participating nations, with Bahrain emerging as the champion. The victory was celebrated across Bahrain and was seen as a significant achievement for the national team. The call from the Omani Foreign Minister underscored the importance of such sporting event s in fostering regional unity and friendship.