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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 ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Muscat, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in response to His Majesty’s condolences cable on the death of Prince Badr Abdulmuhsin Al Saud. In the cable, King Salman expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased in peace in paradise and protect His Majesty against all ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Jordan Wednesday Muscat, 20 May (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit this Wednesday to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: “In affirmation of the fraternal ties and the historical relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to Jordan with effect from Wednesday, 22 May 2024, in response to an invitation by King Abdullah II Ibn Al ...

HM The Sultan Mourns Iranian President Muscat, 20 May (ONA) --- With full faith in the Almighty Allah’s divine destining, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received the news of death of Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: “With full faith in the Almighty Allah’s divine destining and judgment and, with profound sorrow and grief, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received the news of death of Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Iran’s Supreme Leader on Demise of President Raisi Muscat, 20 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on demise of President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and the delegation that accompanied him in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest of Iran. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Supreme Leader and the deceased’s families, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest their souls in peace in ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of CameroonMuscat, 19 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Paul Biya of the Republic of Cameroon on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Biya and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of NorwayMuscat, 16 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Harald V of Norway 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 Harald V. His Majesty also wished the people of Norway further progress and prosperity.---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Algerian President Muscat, 15 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. It deals with bilateral relations and means of promoting them. The message was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan when he gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Ahmed Attaf, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad. During the audience, the Minister conveyed greetings and best wishes of ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to UN Secretary General Muscat, 15 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN). The audience reviewed the regional and international developments, particularly the situations in the Gaza Strip and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as well as the UN efforts to stop the war and bring aid to the Strip. His Majesty also discussed with the UN Secretary General the Omani-UN cooperation and means of backing the joint work ...

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 State of Kuwait. The visit was made in response to an invitation by Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. 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 ...

HM The Sultan Leaves Kuwait Kuwait, 14 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the State of Kuwait today after a two-day state visit. Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait led the farewell ceremony for His Majesty the Sultan. His Majesty was also seen off at the Amiri Airport by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al Sabah (Head of the Mission of Honour), Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Mubarak Al ...

HM The Sultan, Emir of Kuwait Hold Fraternal Meeting Kuwait, 14 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait held today a fraternal meeting at His Majesty’s residency in Bayan Palace in the capital city, Kuwait. During the meeting, the two leaders continued discussing aspects of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries to serve the fraternal relations between the Omani and Kuwaiti peoples and meet their aspirations towards further prosperity, progress and welfare. The fraternal ...

HM The Sultan Visits Al Salam Palace Museum in KuwaitKuwait, 14 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today visited Al Salam Palace Museum in Kuwait City as part of his current state visit to the State of Kuwait.Upon his arrival at the museum, His Majesty the Sultan was received by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Mubarak Al Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikha Muna Al Jaber Al Abdullah Al Sabah, Head of the Centre for Historical Documents and Amiri Diwan Museums and Libraries, Supervisor-General of Al Salam Palace Museum, and other Kuwaiti officials.His Majesty the Sultan ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, Emir of Kuwait Hosts DinnerKuwait, 13 May ONA) --- In honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait hosted an official dinner at Bayan Palace, marking His Majesty’s visit to Kuwait.The dinner was attended by members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan, as well as some Kuwaiti sheikhs and senior officials.—— Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan, Emir of Kuwait Hold Official TalksKuwait, 13 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait held an official session of talks at Bayan Palace in the capital, Kuwait City today.At the outset of the session, the Emir of Kuwait reiterated his welcome to His Majesty the Sultan, being an eminent guest of the State of Kuwait, 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 Emir for the warm welcome ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Kuwaiti PMKuwait, 13 May (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at his residency in the capital, Kuwait City today to Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.During the audience, the two sides exchanged cordial conversations and stressed the fraternal and historical relations binding Oman and Kuwait in various areas.‏‎The audience was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said.Meanwhile, it was attended from the Kuwaiti side by Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al Sabah ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in KuwaitKuwait, 13 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the State of Kuwait today on a two-day state visit.Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait led the welcoming party for His Majesty the Sultan at the Amiri Airport in Kuwait, wishing His Majesty and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Kuwait.Alongside the Emir of Kuwait, His Majesty was also received by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al Sabah (Head of the Mission of Honour), Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for KuwaitMuscat, 13 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today for the State of Kuwait on a two-day state visit, during which he will meet Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait.The visit, made in response to an invitation by the Emir of Kuwait, comes as an extension of the historical and fraternal relations binding 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 President of Paraguay Muscat, 13 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Santiago Peña of the Republic of Paraguay on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Peña and the people of Paraguay. —- Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Kuwait MondayMuscat, 11 May ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the State of Kuwait this Monday, during which he will meet with Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait.A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows:“In affirmation of the deep-rooted and fraternal relations biding the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Kuwait, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to Kuwait with effect from Monday, 13 May 2024, during which he will meet ...

HM The Sultan Condoles UAE PresidentMuscat, 9 May (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 (UAE) on the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed, the deceased’s family and the UAE’s people.His Majesty prayed to the Almighty Allah to rest the deceased soul in peace in paradise and grant his family fortitude to bear the ...