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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 Denmark on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to King Frederik. His Majesty also wished the people of Denmark further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Credentials of AmbassadorsMuscat, 3 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received, separately, at Al Alam Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors accredited to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty received credentials of the following ambassadors:1. Showkutally Soodhun, Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the Sultanate of Oman.2. Christophe Farnaud, Ambassador of the European Union to the Sultanate of Oman.3. Jean-Philippe Linteau, Ambassador of Canada to the Sultanate of Oman.4. U Tin Yu, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Crown Prince of Kuwait Muscat, 2 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah on being appointed as Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and wellbeing to Sheikh Sabah. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant Sheikh Sabah success in achieving the Kuwaiti people’s aspirations of further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Meeting of Council of Ministers Muscat, 28 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace today. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the bounties with which He endowed Oman, its noble people and all those residing on its land. His Majesty the Sultan prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow His riches on all and to grant all good health, wellbeing and prosperity. Then, His Majesty the Sultan reviewed ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Lithuania Muscat, 28 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Gitanas Nausėda of the Republic of Lithuania on being re-elected for a new presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Dr. Gitanas Nausėda. His Majesty also wished the people of Lithuania further progress and prosperity and the bilateral relations further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 27/2024 transferring “Oman Centre for Traditional Music” from the Diwan of Royal Court to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. Article (1) states that Oman Centre for Traditional Music shall be transferred from the Diwan of Royal Court to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. Article (2) stipulates that all allocations, properties, origins, rights, obligations and assets of Oman Centre for Traditional Music (Diwan of Royal Court) shall ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Dominican Republic Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Luis Rodolfo Abinader of the Dominican Republic on being re-elected for a new presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Luis Rodolfo Abinader. His Majesty also wished the people of the Dominican Republic further progress and prosperity and the bilateral relations further development and growth. ---- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Ethiopia Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sahle-Work Zewde of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on her country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Sahle-Work Zewde. His Majesty also wished the people of Ethiopia further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Azerbaijan Muscat, 27 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Ilham Heydar Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 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 President Aliyev. His Majesty also wished the people of Azerbaijan further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Vietnam Muscat, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. To Lam 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 to President Dr. To Lam and his best wishes of success to him 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 Greets President of Eritrea Muscat, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Isaias Afwerki, wishing him good health and wellbeing. His Majesty also wished the people of Eritrea further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Returns Home Muscat, 14 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today after a two-day state visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. His Majesty the Sultan was received at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, HH Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Khalid bin Hilal ...

HM The Sultan Leaves Jordan Amman, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan after a two-day state visit, during which he met with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Jordanian Monarch led the farewell ceremony for His Majesty the Sultan.His Majesty was also seen off at Marka Airport in Amman by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein (Head of the Mission of Honour that accompanied His Majesty the Sultan), Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein, Prince Mired bin Raad, ...

His Majesty the Sultan Visits Jordan MuseumAmman, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, accompanied by King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, today visited the Jordan Museum in Amman as part of His Majesty the Sultan’s “State Visit” to the Kingdom.Immediately upon the arrival of the motorcade of His Majesty the Sultan and the King of Jordan to the Jordan Museum—accompanied by Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan, the monarchs were received by Princess Sumaya bint Al Hussein, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hold MeetingAmman, 23 May (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today held a meeting at His Majesty’s residency in Nadwa Palace in the capital city, Amman, in the presence of Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan.During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged cordial conversations on the advanced relations between the two countries and means of promoting them to serve interests of their peoples.It was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hosts DinnerAmman, 22 May (ONA) ——In honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hosted an official dinner at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman today, marking His Majesty’s visit to Jordan.The dinner was attended by members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and a number of senior Jordanian officials.—— Ends/AH ...

HM the Sultan, King of Jordan Exchange Medals Amman, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today exchanged honorary orders (medals) on the occasion of His Majesty the Sultan’s current “State Visit” to the Kingdom. His Majesty the Sultan decorated King Abdullah II with the “Order of Al Said (Wisam Al-Said)”, which is the loftiest Omani medal. The conferment of this Order reflects His Majesty the Sultan’s pride over the depth of bilateral relations between Oman and Jordan and ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hold Talks Amman, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held an expanded session of talks at Basman Palace in the capital city, Amman today. At the outset of the session, the King of Jordan reiterated his welcome to His Majesty the Sultan, being an eminent guest of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, wishing His Majesty and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay. On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation to the King ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in Jordan Amman, 22 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today on a two-day state visit. King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan led the welcoming party for His Majesty the Sultan. The Jordanian Monarch received His Majesty at the foot of the ramp in Marka Airport in Amman, wishing him a pleasant stay in Jordan. His Majesty the Sultan was accorded an official reception upon his arrival in Jordan. When the Royal Airplane (Nizwa) entered the Jordanian airspace, it was ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for Jordan Muscat, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading totheHashemite Kingdom of Jordanon a two-day state visit, during which he will meet King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. The visit, made in response to an invitation by the Jordanian Monarch, comes to promote the fraternal ties between the two countries and their peoples. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, HH Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al ...

HM The Sultan Greets Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Muscat, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Rashad Al Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to President Dr. Rashad Al Alimi. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the almighty for the Yemeni people to realize their aspirations. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Muscat, 21 May (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 response to His Majesty’s condolences cable on the death of Prince Badr Abdulmuhsin Al Saud. In the cable, King Salman expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased in peace in paradise and protect His Majesty against all ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Jordan Wednesday Muscat, 20 May (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit this Wednesday to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: “In affirmation of the fraternal ties and the historical relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to Jordan with effect from Wednesday, 22 May 2024, in response to an invitation by King Abdullah II Ibn Al ...

HM The Sultan Mourns Iranian President Muscat, 20 May (ONA) --- With full faith in the Almighty Allah’s divine destining, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received the news of death of Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: “With full faith in the Almighty Allah’s divine destining and judgment and, with profound sorrow and grief, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received the news of death of Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Iran’s Supreme Leader on Demise of President Raisi Muscat, 20 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on demise of President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and the delegation that accompanied him in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest of Iran. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Supreme Leader and the deceased’s families, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest their souls in peace in ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of CameroonMuscat, 19 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Paul Biya of the Republic of Cameroon on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Biya and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of NorwayMuscat, 16 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Harald V of Norway 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 King Harald V. His Majesty also wished the people of Norway further progress and prosperity.---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Algerian President Muscat, 15 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. It deals with bilateral relations and means of promoting them. The message was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan when he gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Ahmed Attaf, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad. During the audience, the Minister conveyed greetings and best wishes of ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to UN Secretary General Muscat, 15 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN). The audience reviewed the regional and international developments, particularly the situations in the Gaza Strip and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as well as the UN efforts to stop the war and bring aid to the Strip. His Majesty also discussed with the UN Secretary General the Omani-UN cooperation and means of backing the joint work ...

HM The Sultan Returns Home Muscat, 14 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today after a two-day state visit to the State of Kuwait. The visit was made in response to an invitation by Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. His Majesty the Sultan was received at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, HH Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Special Representative of His Majesty the ...