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HM The Sultan Congratulates UAE PresidentMuscat, 30 Mar (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the new leadership appointments in UAE and Abu Dhabi.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to UAE President, praying to Allah the Almighty to achieve aspirations of progress and prosperity for the UAE people under Sheikh Mohammed’s wise leadership.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Promulgating Maritime LawMuscat, 30 Mar (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 19/2023 on the promulgation of the Maritime Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman.Article (1) states that the provisions of the Maritime Law attached to this decree shall be enforced.Article (2) stipulates that the Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology shall issue the decisions necessary for the execution of the provisions of this attached law. Till such time, the existing regulations and decisions ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of ChinaMuscat, 28 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on re-electing him as President of the Republic.In the cable, President Xi expressed his sincere appreciation and best wishes of good health and success to His Majesty. He also affirmed his keenness to develop strategic joint relations to achieve further tangible results between the two countries.--- ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of KSAMuscat, 27 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in reply to His Majesty’s condolences cable to him on the death of Princess Al Jawhara Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al Saud.In the cable, King Salman expressed his thanks for His Majesty’s sincere sentiments and prayers, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace in paradise and to protect His Majesty ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Amending Sanctuary Name to Arabian Oryx Reserve Muscat, 26 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 18/2023 reading as follows:Article (1) stipulates that the name of the “Living and Fungal Organisms Reserve in the Governorate of Al Wusta” shall be amended to “Arabian Oryx Reserve”, wherever it might occur in Royal Decree No. 4/94 on the “Living and Fungal Organisms Reserve in the Governorate of Al Wusta”, and its attached Annex.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Ramadan Greetings with Egyptian PresidentMuscat, 23 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan with President Abdul Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, over a phone call he received today. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to President El Sisi. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this holy occasion on President El Sisi while the people of Egypt realize aspirations of further ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from Russian President Muscat, 23 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call today from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. During the call, the two leaders reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views on various regional and international issues of common concern. --- Ends/AG/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of GreeceMuscat, 23 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of the Republic of Greece on her country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. His Majesty also wished the people of Greece further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Extends Greetings on RamadanMuscat, 22 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has addressed a message of greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, said a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect reading as follows:“Upon the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, as Muslims all over the globe revel over the blissful onset of the holy month— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has addressed a message of greetings to Omani citizens, residents in the Sultanate of Oman and the whole Islamic nation on the advent of the holy ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Ramadan Greetings with King of Bahrain Muscat, 22 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today exchanged greetings over the phone on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan with King Hamad Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to King Hamad. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this holy occasion on King Hamad while the people of Bahrain realize aspirations of further progress and prosperity, and ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of PakistanMuscat, 22 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Arif Alvi of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Dr. Arif Alvi. His Majesty also wished the people of Pakistan further development and growth. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of IranMuscat, 22 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Iranian New Year (Nowruz).In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. His Majesty also wished the people of Iran further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Ramadan Greetings with Arab, Islamic Leaders Muscat, 22 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan with Arab and Islamic leaders of the brotherly and friendly countries. In his cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments along with his best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to them and their countries’ peoples further progress, prosperity and welfare. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah to bestow His blessings on all Muslims, ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Oman’s Joining Arab Charter on Human Rights Muscat, 21 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree No. (16/2023) on ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Arab Charter on Human Rights. Article (1) ratifies the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Arab Charter on Human Rights according to the version attached to this Royal decree, while taking into consideration a reservation on the provision of paragraph (2) of article (19) of the aforementioned charter. Article (2) stipulates that departments concerned shall ...

HM The Sultan Receives Credentials of Ambassadors Muscat, 21 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received, separately, at Al Barakah Palace today, credentials of Ambassador of several Arab and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty the Sultan received credentials of the following ambassadors: - Mohammed Nakhira Juma Al Dhaheri, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. - Dr. Muhammet Hekimoğlu, ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Namibia Muscat, 20 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Hage Geingob of the Republic of Namibia on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Dr. Hage Geingob. His Majesty also wished the people of Namibia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of TunisiaMuscat, 19 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kais Saied of the Tunisian Republic on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and a long life to President Kais Saied. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions while the people of Tunisia realize aspirations of further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of IrelandMuscat, 16 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Michael Daniel Higgins of Ireland on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Higgins. His Majesty also wished the Irish people further development and growth. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Artillery at Royal Army of OmanIzki, 15 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today paid a Royal visit to the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival at Izki Garrison, the headquarters of the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery, he was received by Maj.Gen Mattar Salim Al Balushi, RAO Commander, Commander of the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery and commanders of the artillery units.His Majesty, the Supreme ...

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Armoured DivisionIzki, 14 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander today paid a Royal visit to the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said and HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival at Shafa Garrison, the headquarters of the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division, he was received by Maj.Gen Mattar Salim Al Balushi, RAO Commander, Commander of the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division and ...

HM The Sultan Patronizes Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum Manah, 13 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today patronized over the official opening of Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah. Upon His Majesty's arrival at Oman Across Ages Museum, he was received by Nasr Hamoud Al Kindi, Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Museum and Chairman of the Main Committee of the Museum’s Project, members of the Main Committee and the Director General of the ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Vietnam Muscat, 13 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Vo Van Thuong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on being sworn in as his country’s new President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Vo Van Thuong in leading the people of Vietnam towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Pays Royal Visit to RAFO Adam Air BaseAdam, 12 Mar (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today paid a Royal visit to Adam Air Base of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival to Adam Air Base, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, RAFO Commander and Commander of Adam Air Base, as well as commanders of wings and squadrons.His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, listened to a briefing on RAFO and the military ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree on Establishing Oman Across Ages Museum Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree No. (15/2023) on establishing Oman Across Ages Museum and determining its specializations. Article (1) stipulates that a museum to be named “Oman Across Ages Museum” shall be established. It shall have a legal entity and enjoy financial and administrative autonomy. Article (2) states that Oman Across Ages Museum shall come under the honorary patronage of His Majesty the Sultan. Article (3) states ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's National Day. In his cable, Sheikh Nawaf expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s greetings and best wishes. He wished His Majesty good health and happiness and the Omani people further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty. ...

HM The Sultan to Patronize Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum Tomorrow Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will patronize tomorrow "Monday" over the official opening of Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah. The museum chronicles different historical eras in Oman. It narrates Oman’s geological transitions, comments the life of the early inhabitants and portrays the blessed Age of the Renaissance and the accomplishments made in different sectors. It also explores future of the country in a ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from US PresidentMuscat, 7 Mar (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call this evening from US President Joe Biden.During the call, the two leaders reviewed the advanced relations between Oman and the US, and means of promoting them in various spheres. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern.—— Ends/AH ...

His Majesty The Sultan Inaugurates Royal Academy of Management Muscat, 6 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today presided over the official inauguration of the Royal Academy of Management at the ministries’ area in Al Khuwair. Upon his arrival to the Royal Academy of Management’s headquarters, His Majesty was received by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Academy of Management, and Dr. Ali bin Qassim Jawad Al Lawati, the President of the Academy, and members of the Board of ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Ghana Muscat, Mar 5 (ONA) ---His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 2 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (13/ 2023) on ratifying a cooperation agreement in the field of shipping and ports between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed in Manama on 24 October 2022. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement as per the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of ...