Muscat, 24 Rajab 1438H corresponding to 21 April 2017 SPA -- An official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman said today that his country welcomes the release of Saudi and Qatari nationals kidnapped in Iraq. The Sultanate of Oman expressed its appreciation of the efforts exerted to release them, extending sincere congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar on the safe return of their citizens. --SPA 01:26 LOCAL TIME 22:26 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w382480