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HM The Sultan, Turkish President Grace Signing of Agreements, MoUsAnkara, 28 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye graced the signing of 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at the Presidential Complex in the capital city Ankara today.The pacts come within the context of His Majesty’s current state visit to Turkiye.The signing included two agreements in the fields of joint investment and health, and 8 memoranda of understanding in the fields of political consultations, investment promotion, ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, Turkish President Hosts DinnerAnkara, 28 Nov (ONA) —- In honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye hosted an official dinner at the Presidential Complex in the capital Ankara today.Alongside His Majesty the Sultan,the dinner was attended by members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan.It was also attended by some of Turkish ministers and senior officials.Prior to the dinner, the two leaders exchanged commemorative gifts.—— Sooban ...

HM The Sultan, Turkish President Exchange OrdersAnkara, 28 Nov (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye exchanged orders at the Presidential Complex this evening on the occasion of His Majesty’s state visit to Turkiye.His Majesty the Sultan conferred "Al Said Order", Oman’s most lofty accolade, on President Erdogan, in commendation for the Turkish President and in manifestation of the deep-rooted friendship relations binding the two countries and their peoples.Meanwhile, President Erdogan awarded His Majesty the ...

HM The Sultan, Turkish President Hold Talks SessionAnkara, 28 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye held an official session of talks at the Presidential Complex in the capital Ankara today.During the session, the two leaders discussed means of promoting the relations of historical friendship and various spheres of cooperation and investments to serve interests of the two countries and meet their aspirations.They also exchanged views on a set of regional and international political developments.The session was ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in TurkiyeAnkara, 28 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the Republic of Turkiye today on a two-day state visit.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye led the welcoming party for His Majesty the Sultan. The Turkish President received His Majesty at the foot of the ramp in Ankara Esenboga International Airport, wishing him and the accompanying delegation a successful visit and a pleasant stay.His Majesty the Sultan was also greeted by a number of Turkish officials and members of the Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy in Ankara.His ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for TurkiyeMuscat, 28 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading to the Republic of Turkiye on a two-day state visit, during which he will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The visit, made in response to an invitation by the Turkish President, comes to promote the advanced relations between Oman and Turkiye.During the visit, the two leaders will discuss means of enhancing march of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their peoples.His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of TürkiyeMuscat, 27 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, in reply to His Majesty's greetings cable on the Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic.In the cable, President Erdogan expressed his appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan's heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty continuous health and wellbeing, and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Presidents of Mauritania, AlbaniaMuscat, 27 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President El Ghazouani and the people of Mauritania. His Majesty also wished Mauritania success in realizing further achievements. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has also sent a cable of greetings to President Bayram ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Turkiye Thursday Muscat, 26 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Republic of Turkiye this Thursday. 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 Republic of Turkiye and the keenness to promote areas of cooperation and pushing them towards wider horizons, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to Turkiye with effect from Thursday, 28 November ...

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan Faisal School in Wilayat of Al AmiratAl Amirat, 25 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik visited the "Sultan Faisal bin Turki School for Boys" in the Wilayat of Al Amirat, Governorate of Muscat today.During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan took note of the progress in the educational field, including modern programmes that have been implemented to enrich the students’ cognitive and perceptual potential.Upon his arrival at the school, His Majesty the Sultan was received by Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani, Minister of Education, and some of the ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of UruguayMuscat, 25 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President-elect Yamandu Orsi of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay on the occasion of winning the presidential elections of his country.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished the President-elect success in leading the people of Uruguay and realizing further progress and development. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Presidency Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina, President of SurinameMuscat, 24 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Zeljka Cvijanovic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on her country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Zeljka Cvijanovic and her country’s people. His Majesty also wished the cooperation and partnership relations between the two countries further progress and growth in various fields to serve the interests ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 19 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (59/2024) on the promulgation of the system for signing the state’s contracts and financial obligations. Article (1) states that provisions of the system for signing the state’s contracts and financial obligations attached to this decree shall be applied. Article (2)cancels Royal Decree No 48/76 on signing foreign and domestic financial transactions, as well as all that contradicts ...

HM The Sultan Confers Orders on Royal Family Members, MinistersMuscat, 19 Nov (ONA) ——His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred Royal orders at Al Barakah Palace today on some Royal family members and ministers, marking the 54th Glorious National Day and in appreciation from His Majesty to their roles in carrying out the national duty. His Majesty conferred Oman First Order on HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth.He also conferred Oman Civil Order (2nd Grade) on HH Sayyid Taimour bin Asa’ad Al Said, Chairman of ...

HM The Sultan Presides over 54th National Day Military Parade Muscat, 18 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today presided over a military parade staged at Al Sumoud Ground of the Sultan’s Special Force on the occasion of the 54th Glorious National Day.The event saw the participation of symbolic units representing the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO), the Sultan’s Special Force (SSF) and the Royal Oman Police (ROP), in addition to the ground and mounted ...

HM The Sultan Greets Prince of Monaco Muscat, 18 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Albert II, Prince of Monaco 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 Prince Albert II. His Majesty also wished the people of Monaco further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings on 54th Glorious National Day Muscat, 17 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received cables of greetings on the occasion of the 54th Glorious National Day from kings, leaders, crown princes, heads of states, organizations and senior officials from various Arab and foreign countries. In their cables, the well-wishers expressed their heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and long life to His Majesty the Sultan. They prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant His Majesty success to achieve aspirations of ...

HM The Sultan Pardons Prisoners Muscat, 17 Nov (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 174 citizens and foreign prisoners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the 54th National Day. It also comes in consideration of families of the prisoners. —- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Morocco, President of Latvia Muscat, 17 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco, wishing Morocco further success and prosperity. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has also sent a cable of greetings to President Edgars Rinkēvičs of the Republic of Latvia on the occasion of the ...

HM The Sultan to Preside over 54th National Day Military Parade on MondayMuscat, 16 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, will preside after tomorrow (Monday, 18 November 2024) over the military parade, to be staged at Al Sumoud Ground of the Sultan’s Special Force on the occasion of the 54th Glorious National Day.Symbolic units representing the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO), the Sultan's Special Force (SSF), the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the Royal Court Affairs ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs MinisterMuscat, 14 Nov (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.During the audience, the guest conveyed greetings and best wishes of King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people.On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan asked him to convey his greetings to the King and people of Bahrain.The audience reviewed viewpoints on the current regional issues ...

HM The Sultan Visits Medical City for Military and Security Services, Inaugurate Hospital Muscat, 11 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today paid a Royal visit to the Medical City for Military and Security Services and presided over the official opening of the Medical City Hospital for Military and Security Services- Muscat. Upon His Majesty’s arrival to the Medical City, he was received by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Board Chairman of the Medical City for Military and ...

Royal Decree Promulgates Media Law Muscat, 10 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. (58/2024) on the promulgation of the Media Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. Article (1) states that the provisions of the Media Law attached to this decree, shall be enforced. Article (2) states that the Minister of Information shall issue the regulation of the attached law, as well as necessary decisions to implement its provisions. Till such time, the existing regulations and decisions shall continue to be implemented ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AngolaMuscat, 11 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President João Manuel Lourenço of the Republic of Angola on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Lorenzo and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM to Visit Medical City for Military and Security Services, Inaugurate HospitalMuscat, 9 Nov (ONA) ——His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, will pay a Royal visit this Monday to the Medical City for Military and Security Services.during the visit, His Majesty will preside over the official opening of the Hospital of the Medical City for Military and Security Services- Muscat.The Medical City for Military and Security Services provides integrated medical and healthcare services to personnel of the military and security units.Meanwhile, the Hospital of the Medical ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Visa Agreement Between Oman, Bulgaria Muscat, 6 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. (57/2024) on the ratification of an agreement between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Republic of Bulgaria on mutual exemption of short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports. The agreement was signed in New York on 23 September 2024. Article (1) ratifies the abovementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates US President-elect Muscat, 6 Nov (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Donald Trump on the occasion of electing him as a new President for the United States of America. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations to President-elect Trump, wishing him success in leading the US people towards further progress and welfare, as well as promoting efforts to spread peace and stability in all countries of the world. His Majesty also wished the cooperation and investment ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Moldova Muscat, 5 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova on re-electing her for a new presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Sandu in leading the people of Moldova and achieving their aspirations. His Majesty also wished the cooperation relations between Oman and Moldova further progress and growth. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 4 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (55/2024) ratifies an agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on mutual exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports. The agreement was signed in New York on 23 September 2024. Article (1) ratifies the abovementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall ...

HM The Sultan Issues 4 Royal Decrees Muscat, 3 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued 4 Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (51/2024) establishes the National Records Centre and defines its prerogatives. Article (1) stipulates that a public administration, to be named “the National Records Centre”, shall be established within the organizational structure of the Royal Oman Police. Article (2) states that the prerogatives of the National Records Centre shall be defined in accordance with the annex attached to this ...