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HM The Sultan Greets President of Burundi Muscat, 30 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent cable of greetings to President Evariste Ndayishimiye of the Republic of Burundi on his country’s National Day In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Ndayishimiye and the people of his ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of SomaliaMuscat, 30 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Hassan, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Somalia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 29/2024 ratifies the agreement on regular air services between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed in Cairo on 23 April 2024.Article (1) ratifies the abovementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue.Royal decree No. ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Djibouti Muscat, 26 Jun (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti, 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 Ismail. His Majesty also wished the people of Djibouti further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Confers Oman Military Order on Chief of Staff of Jordan Armed ForcesMuscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has conferred Oman Military Order (2nd Class) on Maj. Gen. Yousef Al Huneiti, Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, in appreciation for his efforts in consolidating military cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Jordan.The medal was handed over to Maj. Gen. Al Huneiti today by Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser Al Za’abi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence. --- Ends/Bishara/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from King of Sweden Muscat, 25 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. During the phone call, King Carl XVI Gustav expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman to reach an understanding between Sweden and the Islamic Republic of Iran to release two Swedish citizens and repatriate them to their country. The Swedish King valued Oman’s positive role through which it contributes to resolving many ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Madagascar Muscat, 25 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Andry Rajoelina of the Republic of Madagascar on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Andry Rajoelina and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Croatia Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Zoran Milanovic of the Republic of Croatia on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Milanovic and the people of his country. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Mozambique Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Filipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Nyusi and the people of Mozambique. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Slovenia Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Natasa Pirc Musar of the Republic of Slovenia on her country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Musar and the Slovenian people. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Emir of Qatar Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments along with his best wishes of good health, wellbeing and a long life to Sheikh Tamim, praying to the Almighty Allah for the return of this and similar occasions on him to achieve further aspirations of progress and prosperity for the people of ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of Jordan Muscat, 23 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in response to His Majesty’s greetings cable on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, King Abdullah II expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments which reflect the depth of relations between the two countries. He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect his majesty and to realize the Omani ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of South Africa Muscat, 20 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of his inauguration and his constitutional swearing-in as President of the Republic for a new term. In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Cyril Ramaphosa, wishing him success in leading the friendly people of South Africa towards further progress and prosperity. He also hoped that bilateral relations between ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates KSA King on Success of Hajj SeasonMuscat, 18 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) on the success of Hajj season this year 1445 AH.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to King Salman. His Majesty lauded the great efforts exerted by the Saudi government and people in serving the pilgrims.—- Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Offers Eid Al Adha PrayersMuscat, 17 Jun (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Adha today.Meanwhile, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik performed the prayers of Eid Al-Adha for the year 1445 AH at Al Murtafaa Garrison Mosque in Muscat Governorate.Upon the arrival of His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, at Al Murtafaa Garrison, a squadron from the Guard of Honor gave the military salute, welcoming His Majesty’s auspicious arrival.Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, led the worshipers and delivered the Eid ...

HM The Sultan Greets Citizens, Residents on Eid Al AdhaMuscat, 16 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended his greetings to Omani citizens, residents in Oman and to the Islamic nation on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.This was unveiled in a statement issued today by the Diwan of Royal Court reading as follows:“His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has expressed his greetings to the people of the Sultanate of Oman, residents in Oman and to the Islamic nation on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al Adha for Hijri year 1445 AH.While sharing his sincere sentiments on this ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of IcelandMuscat, 16 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Gudni Johannesson of the Republic of Iceland on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Johannesson, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Iceland further progress and prosperity.---Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Pardons PrisonersMuscat, 16 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 169 prisoners, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Sultan coincides with the blessed Eid Al Adha 1445 AH. It also comes in consideration of families of the prisoners.--- Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from French PresidentMuscat, 15 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic.During the call, President Macron expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman to reach understanding between his country and the Islamic Republic of Iran for the release of a French citizen and repatriate him to his country.He also expressed his appreciation for Oman’s regional efforts.The two leaders reviewed relations ...

HM The Sultan to Offer Eid Al Adha Prayers this MondayMuscat, 15 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will offer Eid Al Adha prayers at Al Murtfaa Garrison Mosque in the Governorate of Muscat this Monday.This was quoted in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court reading as follows:“His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will offer Eid Al Adha 1445 AH prayers at Al Murtfaa Garrison Mosque in the Governorate of Muscat.As he performs the Eid prayers, His Majesty the Sultan will be accompanied by some Royal Family members, ministers, undersecretaries, top officials, ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders over PhoneMuscat, 15 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha during phone calls with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan andShehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic ...

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Adha Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 15 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 under His Majesty’s wise leadership.His Majesty the Sultan received the greetings from:HH ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Islamic CountriesMuscat, 14 Jun (ONA) --- On the advent of Eid Al Adha 1445 AH, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings with kings and leaders of 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 to grant them happiness and success to achieve further progress and prosperity for their peoples and for the return of this and similar occasions on all ...

Royal Decree Establishes Oman Endowment Foundation Muscat, 12 Jun (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal Decree No. 28/2024, on the establishment of Oman Endowment Foundation and promulgation of its system. Article (1) stipulates that a public foundation to be named “Oman Endowment Foundation” shall be established and that it shall enjoy financial and administrative autonomy and report to the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. It also states that the provisions of the system/bylaw attached to this decree shall be applied to the ...

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

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 the occasion of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Putin. His Majesty also wished the people of Russia further progress and prosperity. —- Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Portugal Muscat, 9 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Marcelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Sousa, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Portugal further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Sweden Muscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Carl XVI Gustaf of the Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to King Carl XVI Gustaf. His Majesty also wished people of Sweden further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Indian Premier for Winning Third TermMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Narendra Modi, on the occasion of winning a third term as Prime Minister of the Republic of India. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to Modi. His Majesty also wished the Indian people further progress and prosperity, and the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries further progress and growth.--- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President-elect of Mexico Muscat, Jun 4 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum of the United Mexican States, on the occasion of her being elected as a new President for Mexico. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Claudia Sheinbaum, wishing her success to achieve aspirations of the Mexican people. His Majesty also wished relations between Oman and Mexico further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AH ...