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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 ...

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 ...