In Oman, Krähenbühl met with senior representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maritime Security Centre and the Oman Charitable Organization. Discussions focused on international humanitarian law, humanitarian preparedness and opportunities for further cooperation, building on a decade of deepening engagement, including through the ICRC logistics hub in Salalah supporting operations in Yemen.
The director-general also highlighted Oman’s important role in mediation, de-escalation and preserving space for dialogue at a time of heightened regional tensions.

In Qatar, Director-General Krähenbühl held high-level discussions with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Advisor, the Qatar Red Crescent Society and the Qatar Fund for Development. Exchanges focused on operational and protection priorities, international humanitarian law, Qatar’s role as a mediator and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in support of humanitarian action.