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HM The Sultan Greets President of Russia Muscat, 11 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation on his country’s Declaration of State Sovereignty Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Putin and the people of his country, wishing Russia continuous progress and stability. His Majesty also wished for the bilateral cooperation and investment relations further development in all spheres. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Philippines Muscat, 11 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.of the Republic of the Philippines on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Ferdinand. His Majesty also wished the people of the Philippines continuous prosperity. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Portugal Muscat, 9 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Dr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to the President, wishing him more success in leading the friendly Portuguese people and meeting their aspirations for a stable and advanced life. His Majesty the Sultan expressed the hope that relations of cooperation and partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Zambian President Muscat, 8 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia on the death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathies to President Hichilema, the family of the deceased and the friendly people of Zambia. --- Ends/Bishara ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Jordan Muscat, 8 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the anniversary of the monarch's accession to the throne. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Abdullah II, wishing him good health, happiness and many auspicious comebacks of the anniversary at a time the Jordanian people relish more progress and prosperity. His Majesty the Sultan also expressed the hope that relations of partnership and ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with President of Palestine, PM of PakistanMuscat, 8 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Mahmoud Abbasof the State of Palestine, Chairmanof theExecutive Committeeof thePalestineLiberation Organization exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings over a phone call today.His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Abbas. He also wished his country’s people further progress and prosperity.On his turn, the Palestinian President expressed his heartfelt sentiments ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates KSA King, Crown Prince on Success of Hajj SeasonMuscat, 8 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Price Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, KSA Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of Hajj season this year 1446 AH.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan lauded the great efforts exerted by the Saudi government every year in serving the pilgrims and providing all necessary conditions and services for ...

HM The Sultan Offers Eid Al Adha Prayers in NizwaNizwa, 6 Jun (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Adha today.Meanwhile, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered the prayers of Eid Al-Adha for the year 1446 AH at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Nizwa in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate.Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, led the worshipers and delivered the Eid sermon, thanking the Almighty Allah for the blessings of peace and praying for the soul of Prophet Mohammed.The sermon underscored that Hajj is a ...

HM The Sultan Greets Citizens, Residents on Occasion of Eid Al AdhaMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has addressed a message of greetings to Omani citizens, residents in the Sultanate of Oman and to the Islamic nation on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court. It reads as follows:“Amid the grace of these blessed days during which pilgrims perform the rituals of Hajj pilgrimage for the Year 1446 AH—and, as Muslims in the east and the west of the globe anticipate the sunrise of the 10thof Dhul-Hijja, ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Islamic CountriesMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- On the advent of Eid Al Adha 1446 AH, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings with kings and leaders of the Arab and Islamic countries.In his cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to them and the peoples of their countries.His Majesty prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on them and on peoples of their countries, as well as all Muslims around the world with blessings and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Adha Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received Eid Al Adha greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman.They expressed their sincere greetings to His Majesty on this happy occasion. They wished His Majesty good health, happiness and a long life, praying to the Almighty Allah for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty at a time the Omani people enjoy further progress and prosperity.His Majesty the Sultan received the greetings from:HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy ...

HM The Sultan Pardons PrisonersMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases.They included 645 prisoners, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Sultan coincides with the blessed Eid Al Adha 1446 AH. It also comes in consideration of families of the prisoners.--- Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan, Egyptian President Exchange Eid Al Adha GreetingsMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha during a telephone call this evening.His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and wellbeing to President El-Sis. His Majesty also wished the people of Egypt further progress and prosperity. He also extended his wishes for all Muslims around the world.On his turn, the Egyptian President expressed his best ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Greetings with Presidents of UAE, Türkiye Muscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, during a telephone call that took place this evening. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, wishing him continued good health, well-being and happiness. He wished the people of the UAE further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished all Muslims around the ...

His Majesty the Sultan Congratulates President of KoreaMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung on his election and swearing-in as President of the Republic of Korea.His Majesty the Sultan wished President Lee Jae-myung success in leading the people of his country and achieving all their aspirations. He hoped that the two-countries’ mutual interests would grow further and expand in different fields. --- Ends/Bishara/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 52/2025 cancels "Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability".Article (1) states that "Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability" shall be cancelled.Article (2) stipulates that the allocations, origins, rights, obligations and assets of "Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability" shall be transferred to the Financial Services Authority.Article (3) states that employees of "Oman Centre for Governance ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Exchange Eid Greetings Muscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, during a telephonic conversation. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to King Abdullah, wishing him good health, well-being and happiness. He also wished the people of Jordan further progress and stability. His Majesty the Sultan wished Muslims all over the globe lasting stability and progress. For his part, King ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Greetings By Phone with King of Bahrain, Emir of KuwaitMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings over the phone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain.In the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Isa, wishing him good health, happiness and well-being. He also wished the people of Bahrain further development and prosperity.His Majesty the Sultan prayed that Muslims all over the globe would relish lasting bounties, stability and ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Denmark Muscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Frederik X of the Kingdom of Denmark on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to the Kingdom of Denmark for continued success and accomplishments in all fields and to realize aspirations of further development and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the cooperation and partnership relations between the two countries further expansion in all spheres. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Greetings with Emir of Qatar, President of Iran Muscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged greetings over a phone call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al Adha During the telephonic call, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his best wishes of good health, welfare and happiness to Sheikh Tamim. His Majesty also wished the people of Qatar further accomplishments and development, wishing all Muslims all over the world constant stability and progress. ...

HM The Sultan to Offer Eid Al Adha Prayers at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Nizwa Muscat, 4 Jun (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will offer Eid Al Adha 1446 AH prayers this Friday at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Nizwa, Governorate of A’Dakhiliya, said a statement by the Diwan of Royal Court today. The text of the statement reads as follows: “His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will offer Eid Al Adha 1446 AH prayers this Friday at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Nizwa in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah. Along with His ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal DecreeMuscat, 3 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 51/2025 transfers the Directorate General of Medical Services from the Diwan of Royal Court to the Ministry of Health.Article (1) states that the Directorate General of Medical Services shall be transferred from the Diwan of Royal Court to the Ministry of Health.Article (2) stipulates that all allocations, rights, obligations and assets that belong to the Directorate General of Medical Services shall be transferred to the Ministry of ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Polish PresidentMuscat, 2 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Karol Nawrocki on being elected as the new President of the Republic of Poland. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished President Nawrocki success in leading the Republic of Poland and achieving the Polish people’s aspirations for economic prosperity and development.His Majesty the Sultan also expressed the hope that the interests of Oman and Poland would expand to advanced levels in various ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Italy Muscat, 1 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of success to President Mattarella in achieving aspirations of the people of his country. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further progress and growth in all sectors. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Private Luncheon, Bids Farewell to Iranian President Muscat, 28 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today hosted a private luncheon in honour of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran at Al Alam guesthouse in celebration of the president’s official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The luncheon was attended by several Royal Family members and ministers from both sides. After the luncheon, His Majesty the Sultan bid farewell to the Iranian President, wishing him a safe return ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of Iranian PresidentMuscat, 27 May (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarikhosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse in honour of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.Prior to the dinner, His Majesty the Sultan and the Iranian President exchanged commemorative gifts.The dinner was attended by some Royal family members, ministers, undersecretaries and advisors.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan, Iranian President Grace Signing of Agreements, MoUs Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, graced at Al Alam Palace today the signing of five cooperation agreements, ten memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and three executive programmes. This took place during the official visit of the Iranian President to the Sultanate of Oman. The first agreement was a legal and judicial cooperation agreement in civil and criminal matters, extradition of accused persons, and transfer ...

His Majesty The Sultan, Iranian President Hold Official Talks Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, today held a round of official talks at Al Alam Palace. At the outset of the session, His Majesty the Sultan reiterated his welcome for President Pezeshkian and his delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay. President Pezeshkian expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the warm welcome and hospitality. The session reviewed the deep-rooted historical ...

President of Iran Accorded Official Reception at Al Alam Palace Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- An official reception ceremony was held at Al Alam Palace today in honour of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the occasion of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. Upon the arrival of the Iranian President’s motorcade at the courtyard of Al Alam Palace, a cavalcade from the Royal Cavalry lined up to welcome the Sultanate of Oman’s esteemed guest. When the vehicle boarded by President Pezeshkian arrived at Al Alam Palace, His Majesty Sultan ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Ecuador Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Daniel Noboa of the Republic of Ecuador on being sworn-in for a new Presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Daniel Noboa. His Majesty also wished him success in achieving the aspirations of the people of Ecuador, wishing the bilateral relations and cooperation further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/AG ...