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HM The Sultan to Visit Russia MondayMuscat, 19 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Russian Federation this Monday.A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows:“In response to an invitation received by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik fromPresident Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, His Majesty the Sultan willgo on a state-visit to the Russian Federation on 21-22 April 2025.The visit comes within the context of promoting relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation in a ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of ZimbabweMuscat, 17 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe on his country's Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Mnangagwa and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Returns HomeMuscat, 16 Apr (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today, following a three-day state visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan conducted officials talks and held meetings with the King of the Netherlands and the Dutch Prime Minister.In addition, the two countries signed many agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at promoting cooperation and partnership in various fields.—— Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Leaves the NetherlandsAmsterdam, 16 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the Kingdom of the Netherlands this evening after a three-day state visit.His Majesty was seen off at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Chief of the Military House of the King, Reinette Klever, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and some officials in the Netherlands.Upon his departure, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik sent a cable of thanks to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his spouse Queen Máxima.In the cable, His Majesty expressed ...

Marking His Majesty’s Visit, Dutch PM Hosts Working LunchThe Hague, 16 Apr (ONA) —— In a manifestation of delight over the Royal visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, and to promote cooperation and partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, Dutch Prime Minister hosted a working lunch.The event was attended by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his spouse Queen Máxima, at the Dutch government headquarters in The Hague.His Majesty delivered a speech during the event. It reads as follows:“Your Majesty,Mr. Prime ...

HM The Sultan Meets Dutch Prime MinisterThe Hague, 16 Apr (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at the headquarters of the Dutch Cabinet in The Hague today with Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.The meeting reviewed the historical relations between the two countries and means of promoting them to serve interests of the Omani and Dutch peoples. It also discussed areas of the economic and investment cooperation between the two sides. Furthermore, His Majesty and the Dutch Prime Minister exchanged views on the developments at the global arena and ...

HM The Sultan Meets President of Dutch Senate, Speaker of House of RepresentativesThe Hague, 16 Apr (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at the Dutch Parliament in The Hague today with Prof. Jan Anthonie Bruijn, President of the Dutch Senate and Dr. Martin Bosma, Speaker of the House of Representatives.The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation and partnership between the two countries and means of promoting them to serve the joint interests.The meeting was attended by the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan, as well as several members of the Dutch ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, King of Netherlands Hosts Official DinnerAmsterdam, 15 Apr (ONA) —— In honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his spouse Queen Máxima hosted an official dinner at the Royal Palace.Prior to the dinner, His Majesty shook hands with the distinguished guests attending the banquet.Then, His Majesty the Sultan delivered a speech on this occasion. It reads as follows:“Your Majesties,It is a great honor to be here in the Netherlands to celebrate the enduring friendship between our two nations.I extend my sincere ...

HM The Sultan Meets Chairmen of Leading Dutch FirmsAmsterdam, 15 Apr (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met in Amsterdam today some chairmen of leading firms and Dutch business people, in the presence of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.The meeting discussed means of promoting the economic and industrial partnerships in the sectors of ports, logistics services, maritime trade, chemical industries, renewable energy, agriculture and food, in addition to cooperation in cultural and academic fields.—— Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Condoles King of Malaysia Muscat, 15 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to King Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia on the death of the former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to King Sultan Ibrahim and the people of Malaysia. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased soul in peace in paradise and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan, King of Netherlands Exchange Orders, MementosAmsterdam, 15 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands exchanged orders and commemorative gifts at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam todayon the occasion of His Majesty’s state visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.His Majesty the Sultan conferred "Al Said Order" on King Willem-Alexander, in commendation for the King and in manifestation of the advanced relations of cooperation and partnership between the two countries.His Majesty the Sultan also conferred “Oman First Order” ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of GabonMuscat, 15 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Republic of Gabon on the occasion of getting elected as his country’s President. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and a long life to President Brice. His Majesty also wished the President of Gabon success in leading the people of his country towards further progress and prosperity and for the bilateral relations further ...

HM The Sultan Visits National Monument in AmsterdamAmsterdam, 15 Apr (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today visited the National Monument in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.The visit comes within the context of His Majesty’s current state visit to the Netherlands.It is worth noting that the monument was built in 1956 and holds great significance for the Dutch people, as it stands in Dam Square—the historic heart of the Dutch capital, Amsterdam.—— Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Accorded Official Reception Protocols in the NetherlandsAmsterdam, 15 Apr (ONA) — An official reception ceremony was held at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam today for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on the occasion of his state visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Upon His Majesty’s arrival, he was received by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his spouse Queen Máxima. The King and the Queen welcomed His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him and the official accompanying delegation a successful visit and a pleasant stay in the Netherlands.After that, His Majesty ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in NetherlandsAmsterdam, 14 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Amsterdam this evening, on a three-day state visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.When the Royal airplane entered the airspace of the Netherlands, it was escorted by military aircrafts of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, in a manifestation of warm welcome for His Majesty the Sultan. After that, the Royal airplane of His Majesty landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.At the foot of the ramp, His Majesty the Sultan was received by Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar, Chief of the ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for NetherlandsMuscat, 14 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on a three-day state visit.The visit, made in response to an invitation by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, aims at enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of ports, logistics, maritime trade, chemical industries, renewable energy, agriculture, and food security, in addition to cultural and academic collaboration.His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Netherlands this MondayMuscat, 12 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands this Monday.A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows:“Within the context of the advanced relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarikwill go on a state-visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands during 14-16 April 2025.The visit aims at boosting areas of cooperation of mutual interest in a manner that meets ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal DecreeMuscat, 10 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree (No. 41/2025) on amending the Bylaw of the Social Protection Fund.Article (1) stipulates that Article 9 of the Social Protection Fund Bylaw promulgated by Royal Decree No. 50/2023 shall be replaced with the following text:“The Fund’s management and regulation shall be undertaken by a Board of Directors to be formed by virtue of a decision from the Council of Ministers. The decision names the Board’s Chairman, its members and their term of membership, ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 9 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 39/2025 promulgates the Electronic Transactions Law. Article (1) stipulates that the provisions of the Electronic Transactions Law attached to this decree shall be enforced. Article (2) states that the Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology shall issue the Executive Regulation of the law attached to this decree, as well as the decisions necessary for the implementation of ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Qatar’s State Minister for Energy Affairs Muscat, 9 Apr (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs in the State of Qatar. During the audience, the guest conveyed greetings of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar to His Majesty the Sultan, along with his best wishes of good health and well-being to His Majesty. Sheikh Tamim also wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity in various spheres. On his turn, His ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of Office Muscat, 9 Apr (ONA) ---- Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Al Baraka Palace today, Sayyid Najib bin Hilal Al Busaidi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its Permanent Representative to the Digital Cooperation Organization in Riyadh, and Thamir bin Fayez Al Alawi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, took the oath of office. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Sayyid bin Badr ...

HM The Sultan Receives Credentials of AmbassadorsMuscat, 9 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received, separately, at Al Barakah Palace today credentials of several ambassadors appointed to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty received credentials of the following ambassadors:- Warunee Pan Krajang, Ambassador of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Sultanate of Oman.- Oleg Vladimirovich Levin, Ambassador of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation to the Sultanate of Oman.- Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of President Asif Ali ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 7 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal Decrees reading as follows: Royal decree No. (37/2025) promulgates the Financial Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. Article (1) stipulates that the provisions of the Financial Law attached to this decree shall be enforced. Article (2) states that the Minister of Finance shall issue the Executive Regulation for the law attached to this decree, as well as the decisions for the execution of its provisions. Till such time, the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Senegal Muscat, 3 Apr (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Bassiro Diomaye Faye of the Republic of Senegal on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Bassiro Diomaye Faye and the friendly people of Senegal, wishing them further prosperity and progress. --- Ends/Bishara ...

Royal Directives Allocating RO 7 Million for Establishment of Autism Spectrum Disorder CenterMuscat, 2 Apr (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has graciously issued his Royal directives to allocate RO 7 million for the establishment of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Muscat Governorate, which will operate under the National Autism Centre.The Royal directives also mandate studying the need for such centers in other governorates and setting a timeline for their establishment based on the number of cases in each governorate.These royal directives, ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al-Fitr Greetings with Presidents of Iran, PalestineMuscat, 31 Mar (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged over phone calls Eid Al-Fitr greetings with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran and President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine.During the telephonic conversations, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincerest sentiments to both leaders, wishing them and the peoples of their countries continued prosperity, abundant blessings, and a flourishing, joyful life.The two presidents expressed their warmest ...

HM The Sultan Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayers 1446 AHMuscat, 31 Mar (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman today celebrated the blessed Eid Al-Fitr for the year 1446 AH.His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered Eid Al-Fitr prayers at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Wilayat of Bausher, Muscat Governorate.Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, led the prayers. He began the Eid sermon by glorifying Allah the Almighty and praising Him for His blessings and bounties, followed by prayers upon the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).The sermon emphasized that the ...

HM The Sultan, Turkish President Exchange Eid Al Fitr GreetingsMuscat, 30 Mar (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings through a phone call today.During the call, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Erdogan, wishing the Republic of Turkiye and its people a happy Eid.On his turn, the Turkish President expressed his heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him good health and happiness. He prayed to Allah the Almighty for the ...

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Fitr Greetings From Omani OfficialsMuscat, 30 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman upon the advent of Eid Al Fitr for Hijri year 1446 AH.The officials voiced their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him good health, happiness and a long life. They prayed to Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him success and to have him witness many blissful anniversaries of this auspicious occasion. They also renewed theirpledge of allegiance to His Majesty, ...

HM The Sultan Greets Citizens, Residents on Eid Al-FitrMuscat, 30 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended greetings to Omani citizens, residents in the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic nation on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH.The Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement to this effect reading as follows:Upon the auspicious advent of Eid Al-Fitr this year (1446 AH) and, as the Almighty Allah has bestowed His bliss upon Muslims enabling them to complete fasting of the holy month of Ramadan and to perform prayers throughout its nights, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin ...