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HM The Sultan Congratulates New President of BangladeshMuscat, 20 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the occasion of him being elected as a new President for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Shahabuddin, wishing him success to lead the people of Bangladesh towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished friendship relations between Oman and Bangladesh further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 16 Feb (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 10/2023 stipulates the allocation of some landplots for the purposes of renewable energy and clean hydrogen projects.Article (1) states that state-owned landplots specified in the plenary layout /chart attached to this decree shall be allocated for the purposes of renewable energy and clean hydrogen projects.Article (2) states that no rights over the lands stipulated in Article (1) of this decree may be granted or exploited by ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of LithuaniaMuscat, 16 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Gitanas Nauseda of the Republic of Lithuania 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 President Nauseda. His Majesty also wished the people of Lithuania further progress.—— ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to WTO Director General Muscat, 14 Feb (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). At the outset of the audience, His Majesty the Sultan welcomed the guest. His Majesty valued WTO's efforts to streamline global trade and ensure its stability. His Majesty also lauded its remarkable role to overcome challenges facing the global economy. On her turn, WTO Director General expressed the organizations’ pride ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of SerbiaMuscat, 14 Feb (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Aleksandar Vucic of the Republic of Serbia on the occasion of 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 President Vucic, and the friendly people of Serbia further progress and prosperity.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of Jordan Muscat, 12 Feb (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on his 61st birthday. In the cable, King Abdullah II expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s fraternal feelings and best wishes. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty and grant him good health and happiness to achieve further progress and prosperity for ...

HM The Sultan Condoles UAE PresidentMuscat, 9 Feb (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on the death of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Falasi.His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy, praying to Allah the Almighty to have mercy on the departed soul and grant the deceased’s family patience to bear the ...

Royal Decree Appoints Non-resident AmbassadorsMuscat, 9 Feb (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal Decree (No. 9/2023) appointing non-resident ambassadors, reading as follows:Article (1) appoints Ali bin Suleiman bin Said Al Darmaki, the Sultanate of Oman’s ambassador to the Republic of Sudan, as Oman’s non-resident ambassador to the Republic of Chad.Article (2) appoints Saud bin Hilal bin Saud Al Shithani, the Sultanate of Oman’s ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, as Oman’s non-resident ambassador to the Union of the Comoros, the Republic ...

Royal Decree Appoints Undersecretary for Investment PromotionMuscat, 9 Feb (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree No. (8/ 2023) appointing an Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion.Article (1) appoints Ibtisam Ahmed Said Al Farooji as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Makes Phone Call to Turkish PresidentMuscat, 7 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today made a telephone call to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey. He expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to President Erdogan and the friendly people of Turkey on victims of the recent destructive earthquake. He wished the injured quick recovery.In the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan reaffirmed Oman’s stand in commiseration with Turkey, hoping that the country will overcome the impacts of this natural disaster. ...

HM The Sultan Makes Phone Call to Syrian President Muscat, 7 Feb (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today made a telephone call to President Dr. Bashar Al Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic, expressing his deep condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the President and the Syrian people in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake. He wished the injured speedy recovery. During the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic. He voiced Oman’s support for all in view of this grave ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Pakistan Muscat, 6 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the death of former Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sympathies to President Alvi, the deceased's family and people of ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Syrian, Turkish PresidentsMuscat, 6 Feb (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent two cables of condolences to President Dr. Bashar Al Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey on theearthquake that hit southern Turkey.In the cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt condolences to President Al Assad and President Erdogan, as well as peoples of their countries and families of the victims. His Majesty prayed to the Almighty Allah to rest the victims’ souls in peace in paradise and grant ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of New ZealandMuscat, 5 Feb (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Cindy Kiro, Governor General of New Zealand on the occasion of her country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to Cindy Kiro, and the friendly people of New Zealand further progress and prosperity.—- Ends/Khalid ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Oman’s Joining Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia Muscat, 30 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. 7/2023 ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, signed in Denpasaron 24 February 1976, and its amendment protocols, signed in Manila on 15 December 1987, in Manila on 25 July 1998 and in Vietnam on 23 July 2010. Article (1) ratifies the Sultanate of Oman's joining the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia and its ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of JordanMuscat, 29 Jan (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 his birthday. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Abdullah II, wishing him good health and a long life. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions while the people of Jordan realize aspirations of further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of AustraliaMuscat, 25 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to General David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to Governor-General Hurley. His Majesty also wished the people of Australia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of India Muscat, 25 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on his country’s Republic Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Murmu. His Majesty also wished the people of India further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Agreement on Linking GCC Systems of Payment Muscat, 24 Jan (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 6/2023 ratifying the “Agreement on the System of Linking Payment Systems of Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States”, endorsed in the city of Al Ula on 5 January 2021. Article (1) states that the abovementioned agreement shall be ratified in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit the Ratification Document for the abovementioned agreement in line ...

HM Receives Thanks Cable from Participants in Oman Environment Sustainability Conference Muscat, 18 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks and gratitude from the participants in Oman Environment Sustainability Conference, which was held in Muscat during 16-18 January. In their cable, the participants expressed their utmost thanks to His Majesty the Sultan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to them. They lauded the development witnessed by Oman in the environmental sector and natural resources in light of the ...

HM The Sultan Back Home Muscat, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today after taking part in the fraternal meeting that brought together leaders of some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Sayyid Dr. Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Ambassador of ...

HM The Sultan Concludes Visit to UAE Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after taking part in the fraternal meeting with leaders of some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and a number of senior UAE officials. Upon his departure at Abu Dhabi, His Majesty the Sultan sent a cable of thanks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Majesty expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome ...

HM The Sultan Participates in Fraternal Meeting of GCC, Jordan, Egypt Leaders Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik took part, here today, in the fraternal meeting that brought together leaders from some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt. His Majesty the Sultan’s participation stems from a conviction in the significance of such fraternal meetings and their fruitful outcome that contributes to realizing the aspirations of their countries’ peoples. The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan. ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was at the head of the welcoming party that received His Majesty the Sultan at the foot of the ramp when the Royal aircraft touched ground at the Presidential Airport here. His Majesty was also received by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for UAEMuscat, 18 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to take part in the fraternal meeting between the leaders of the GCC states, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt.The meeting is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi later today.His Majesty the Sultan is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al ...

HM The Sultan to Leave for UAE tomorrow Muscat, 17 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow Wednesday. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court today, reading as follows: “His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will leave tomorrow for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in response to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s invitation to His Majesty to take part in a fraternal meeting between GCC Leaders, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Protocol of Amending Air Services Agreement between Oman, Turkey Muscat, 17 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (5/2023) ratifying the protocol of amending the air services agreement between the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Turkey, signed in Montreal on 29 September 2022. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned protocol 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 data of ...

HM The Sultan Thanked by Chairman of Sudan Interim Sovereignty CouncilMuscat, 17 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Lt.Gen Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in the Republic of Sudan, in response to His Majesty's cable of greetings on the occasion of Sudan’s 67th Independence Anniversary.In his cable, Al Burhan expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan’s sincere sentiments. He wished His Majesty good health and the Omani people further development and growth. ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings Cables on Accession Day AnniversaryMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received cables of greetings from monarchs and leaders of Arab and friendly countries, crown princes and senior officials of brotherly and friendly countries on the anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to Power in Oman.They expressed their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty Allah to perpetuate bounties of health and happiness for His Majesty the Sultan and to realize Omani people’s aspirations for further ...

HM The Sultan Confers Royal Commendation Order on Some Omani Persons Muscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred Order of Royal Commendation “Second Class” on a number of Omani persons in appreciation of their outstanding contribution in several fields. The medals were handed over by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court when he received the honored persons. Recipients of the medals are the following: - Sheikh Hamoud Humaid Hamad Al Sawafi in the field of community initiatives and social responsibility. ...