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HM The Sultan Greets King of BahrainMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on his country’s 51st 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 King Hamad. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the return of this occasion while the people of Bahrain realise their aspiration of further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

The Honourable Lady Visits Association for Children with Disabilities Muscat, 14 Dec (ONA)—Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, today visited Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) in Al Azaiba in the Governorate of Muscat. She took note of the services, training, educational and rehabilitation programmes extended to children with disabilities. She was accompanied by HH Sayyida Hujaijah Jaifer Al Said, ACD Chairperson, and Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development. During the visit, ...

Royal Decree Defines Specializations of Finance Ministry, Endorses Its Organizational Structure Muscat, 12 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (91/2022) on defining the specializations of the Ministry of Finance and endorsing its organizational structure. Article (1) defines the specalizations of the Ministry of Finance in accordance with annex (1) attached to this decree. Article (2) endorses the organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance in accordance with annex (2) attached to this decree. Article (3) cancels ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner on SAF DayMuscat, Dec 11 (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, hosted a dinner at Al Alam Palace this evening on the occasion of the Sultan’s Armed Forced (SAF) Day.The ceremony comes as a felicitation by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, to all military formations and units of the valiant Armed Forces on this glorious day. It symbolises his Royal recognition for their great dedication in performing the sacred duty to defend the homeland, protect its security and ensure its stability and safety.It is a manifestation of the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Kenya Muscat, 11 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya 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 Ruto. His Majesty also wished the people of Kenya further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 7 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees, reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 88/2022 fixes official holidays.Article (1) states that official holidays for units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus, public legal entities and establishments of the private sector—with regard to Eids and other occasions listed below—shall be fixed as follows:Firstly,(A) Hijri New Year’s Day to be on 1 Muharram;(B) The Prophet’s Birthday to be on 12 Rabee Al Awwal;(C) Al Isra’a Wal Miraj to be on 27 ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Prime Minister of MalaysiaMuscat, 6 Dec (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Anwar Ibrahim on the occasion of him taking oath of office as Prime Minister of Malaysia.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success in carrying out his assignments to achieve further aspirations for the friendly Malaysian people.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Promulgating Military Justice LawMuscat, 6 Dec (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 87/2022 promulgating the Military Justice Law.Article (1) states that provisions of the Military Justice Law attached to this decree shall be enforced.Article (2) annuls Royal Decree No. 110/2011 and all that contradicts this decree or contravenes its provisions.Article (3) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on the day following its date of publishing. —- Ends/bishara/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of ThailandMuscat, 6 Dec (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand 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 Vajiralongkorn. His Majesty wished the people of Thailand further progress and prosperity.--- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Finland Muscat, 5 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sauli Niinisto of the Republic of Finland on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Niinisto. His Majesty also wished the people of Finland further progress ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Albania Muscat, 27 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Bayram Begay of the Republic of Albania 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 Begay. His Majesty also wished the people of Albania further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Mauritania Muscat, 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 Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President El Ghazouani. His Majesty also wished the people of Mauritania further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets Chair of Presidency of Bosnia and HerzegovinaMuscat, 24 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Zeljka Cvijanovic, Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Zeljka and the people of her country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Suriname Muscat, 24 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Chan Santokhi of the Republic of Suriname on his country Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Santokhi and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of KazakhstanMuscat, 22 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on being re-elected for a second presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Tokayev in leading the people of Kazakhstan towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries further development and growth. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Indonesia Muscat, 22 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia on victims of the earthquake that hit the city of Cianjur in West Java. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sympathies to President Widodo, the people of Indonesia and families of the victims, wishing the injured a ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of AustriaMuscat, 20 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Alexander Van der Bellen, of the Republic of Austria in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on his re-election as his country's President.In the cable, President Alexander expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments. He also affirmed the importance of enhancing relations between the two countries. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Confers Excellent Service, Royal Commendation Medals on RCA OfficersSalalah, 19 Nov (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, conferred the Excellent Service and Royal Commendation medals on some commissioned and non-commissioned officers at the Royal Court Affairs (RCA).Nasr Hamoud Al Kindi, RCA Secretary General pinned the medals on them in his office in Salalah today, in appreciation for their dedication in serving the country and carrying out their duty.Meanwhile, Sheikh Said Hilal Al Khalili, Head of the Human and Financial Resources and ...

HM The Sultan Presides over 52nd National Day Military ParadeSalalah, 18 Nov (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, presided over a military parade staged at Al Nasr Square in the Governorate of Dhofar today on the occasion of the 52nd 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), the Royal Oman Police (ROP), ground and mounted military music bands, as well as ...

HM The Sultan Presides over Council of Ministers MeetingSalalah, 17 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Husn Palace in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar today.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Allah the Almighty for the riches with which He endowed Oman. He expressed gratitude to the Almighty for the accomplishments in all aspects of life in Oman made over the past five decades, inspiring the forward march of the country’s future. He prayed to Allah the Almighty ...

HM The Sultan Receives National Day Greetings from Heads of State, Governments Muscat, 17 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received cables of greetings on the occasion of the 52nd Glorious National Day from leaders of countries, heirs apparent, heads of governments and organizations and senior officials in Arab and friendly countries. In their cables, they expressed their sincere sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him good health, happiness and a long life. They prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow His divine riches on Oman and its people under ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of MoroccoMuscat, 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 of good health, happiness and a long life to King Mohammed VI. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the return of this occasion on King Mohammed VI at a time the people of Morocco have achieved aspirations of further progress and prosperity. ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of LatviaMuscat, 17 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Egils Levits of the Republic of Latvia on the occasion of the Proclamation Day Anniversary of the Republic.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Levits and the people of Latvia.—- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Pardons PrisonersMuscat, 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 175 prisoners,65 of them are foreigners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP).The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the 52nd National Day and in consideration of families of the prisoners.—- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings from Officials on 52nd National Day Muscat, 16 Nov (ONA) --- On the advent of 18 November, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received greetings from several officials in the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the 52nd National Day. In their greetings, the officials expressed their sincere sentiments to His Majesty on this auspicious occasion, wishing him good health and happiness. They prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty and grant him a long life. They also prayed for the return of this occasion on him at a time the Omani ...

HM The Sultan to Preside over 52nd National Day Military Parade Muscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, will preside this Friday (18 November 2022) over the military parade, to be staged at Al Nasr Ground in the Governorate of Dhofar on the occasion of the 52nd 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 (RCA), and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of ZambiaMuscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's Independence Anniversary.In the cable, President Hichilema expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan's heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty continuous health and wellbeing and the Omani people further prosperity. President Hichilema underscored the importance of boosting bilateral ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of SpainMuscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's National Day.In the cable, King Felipe VI expressed his sincere 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/Anas ...

Royal Decree Endorses Organizational Structure of State Audit Institution Muscat, 14 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 73/2022 endorsing the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution. Article (1) endorses the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution as per the annex attached to this decree. Article (2) cancels Royal decree No. 6/2012 on the endorsement of the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution, as well as all that contradicts this decree or contravenes ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AngolaMuscat, 10 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Joao Manuel Lourenco 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 Lourenco and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...