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HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 21 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait in reply to His Majesty's condolences cable on the death of Sheikha Suhaira Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. In the cable, Sheikh Mishal expressed his utmost thanks for His Majesty’s sincere condolences and sympathy, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace and protect His Majesty against all harms. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Vietnam Muscat, 21 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Dr. Tu Lam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the death of former president Nguyen Phu Trong. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to President Dr. Tu Lam, family of the deceased and the people of Vietnam. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from Egyptian PresidentMuscat, 20 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.During the call, the Egyptian President expressed the solidarity of his country’s leadership, government and people with the Sultanate of Oman on the incident that took place in Al Wadi Al Kabir in Muscat.He also expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people on the martyrdom of a security serviceman and death of some civilians.On ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Rwanda Muscat, 18 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda 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 Kagame in leading the people of Rwanda towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further development. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Sends Written Message to King of Bahrain Manama, 18 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain dealing with bilateral relations and means of enhancing them. The message was handed over to the King today, at Al Safriya Palace in Manama, when he received Sayyid Faisal Harib Al Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to Bahrain. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from King of BelgiansMuscat, 17 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from King Phillippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of the Belgians.During the call, the two leaders discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries and means of promoting them in various areas. They also exchanged views on some regional developments.King Phillippe expressed his country’s solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman on the incident that took place in the Governorate of Muscat. He lauded the measures taken by the departments ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from UK Prime MinisterMuscat, 16 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a phone call from Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). During the phone call, His Majesty the Sultan congratulated Keir Starmer on the occasion of his appointment as a new prime minister in his country. He wished the PM success in performing his duties. The conversation dealt with the strong bonds between the two countries and touched on ways to develop and consolidate bilateral relations in various spheres. His Majesty the Sultan and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Mauritania Muscat, 15 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in response to His Majesty’s cable of congratulations on the occasion of him being re-elected as president for a second term. In the cable, the President of Muritania expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, wishing him good health and happiness. He also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of São Tomé and PríncipeMuscat, 11 Jul (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Carlos Vila Nova of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Nova and the friendly people of his country.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of MongoliaMuscat, 10 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh of Mongolia on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Khürelsükh and the people of his country.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Sends Written Message to Emir of Qatar Doha, 8 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. The message deals with the bilateral relations and means of enhancing them between the two countries. The message was handed over by Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar when he was received at Amiri Diwan in Doha by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir. --- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of South Sudan Muscat, 8 Jul (ONA)--- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Mayardit. His Majesty also wished the people of South Sudan further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Heads to EuropeMuscat, 8 July (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading for Europe on a private visit.May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan in his journeys and grant him good health, wellbeing and a long life.—— Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Venezuela Muscat, 4 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Nicolás Maduro of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and wellbeing to President Nicolás Maduro. His Majesty also wished the people of Venezuela further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Algeria Muscat, 4 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Abdelamdjid Tebboune of thePeople's Democratic Republic of Algeria on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, wellbeing and a long life to President Tebboune. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this occasion on President Tebboune as the people of Algeria realize aspirations of further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Cape Verde Muscat, 4 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Jose Maria Neves of the Republic of Cape Verde on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Jose Maria Neves and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of USA Muscat, 3 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Joe Biden of the United States of America (USA) on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Biden. His Majesty also wished the people of the USA further progress and prosperity and the bilateral relations further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets Belarusian President Muscat, 2 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Aleksandr Lukashenko. His Majesty also wished the people of the Republic of Belarus further prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 1 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikha Sahera Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to Sheikh Mishal and the deceased’s family. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the departed soul in peace in paradise and grant her family patience. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Jordanian King Muscat, 1 Jul (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 his accession to the throne anniversary. In the cable, King Abdullah II expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments which reflect the strength of relations binding Oman and Jordan. He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty and for the Omani people to achieve ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 30 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal decree No. (32/2024) on the transfer of an employee to the Foreign Ministry. Article (1) transfers Saleh Yahya Masoud Al Maskari from the Ministry of Defence to the Foreign Ministry, along with his existing financial allocations and job entitlements. Article (2) says that this Royal decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue. Royal Decree No. (33/2024) on the ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of CanadaMuscat, 30 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Governor-General Mary Simon of Canada on her country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to Governor-General Simon, wishing her good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Canada further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of RwandaMuscat, 30 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Kagame and the people of his country. --- Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

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 ...