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HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 20 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No. 68/2022 introduces amendments to some provisions of the Penal Law.Article (1) stipulates that the amendments attached to this decree shall be applied to the Penal Law promulgated under Royal Decree No. 7/2018.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the official Gazette and enforced on the day following its date of publishing.Royal Decree No. 69/2022 amends some provisions of the Criminal Procedures ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal DecreeMuscat, 19 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 66/2022 on the issuance of First-Class License to Oman Technology Infrastructure Company for the construction and operation of inactive infrastructure for telecom towers.Article (1) states that a First-Class License shall be issued in favour of Oman Technology Infrastructure Company for the construction and operation of inactive infrastructure for telecom towers.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date ...

HM The Sultan Receives Credentials of Ambassadors Muscat, 18 Oct (ONA) ---- Muscat, 9 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received separately at Al Barakah Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty the Sultan received credentials of the following ambassadors: - Dr. Idris Maya, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of President Dr. Bashar Al Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic, accredited to the Sultanate of Oman. - Salah Al Din Al Hajj Mohammed ...

HM The Sultan, President of Iran Review Bilateral Cooperation Muscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a phone call today with President Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the telephonic conversation, aspects of the bilateral cooperation and means of promoting them were reviewed in various spheres. Views on the latest regional and international developments were also exchanged. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AzerbaijanMuscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President to Dr. Ilham Heydar Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan 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 Aliyev. His Majesty also wished the people of Azerbaijan further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HH Honourable Lady Greets Women on Omani Women’s Day Muscat, 17 Oct (ONA) — Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of greetings on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day—the 17th of October, reading as follows: “It pleases us, as we celebrate Omani Women’s Day, to salute the women of Oman, thanking them for their great contribution to the nation’s development. We value Omani women’s access to top strata in scholarly and practical domains. We also applaud ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Korea Muscat, 13 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country’s 77th Independence Anniversary. In the cable, President Yoon expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments, wishing him good health and happiness. He also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas/AH ...

The Honourable Lady Receives Spouse of President of ZanzibarMuscat, 12 Oct (ONA) ---- Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman received at Al Barakah Palace today, Spouse of the President of Zanzibar.At the outset of the meeting, the Honourable Lady welcomed the guest, wishing her a pleasant stay in Oman.She also wished her country further progress and welfare.On her turn, the Spouse of the President of Zanzibar expressed her delight to meet with the Honourable Lady, wishing her good health, happiness and a long life. She ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to President of Zanzibar Muscat, 12 Oct (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace this morning to Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. At the outset of the audience, His Majesty welcomed the visit of President of Zanzibar to the Sultanate of Oman. The audience reviewed areas of cooperation between Oman and Zanzibar and efforts exerted to promote them in various spheres. His Majesty and President of Zanzibar also exchanged views on different issues of mutual interest. The audience was attended ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers Meeting Muscat, 11 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace today. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the riches and stability with which He has endowed Oman. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect Oman, its citizens and residents, perpetuate bounties on them and grant success to all in their benign endeavours. Then, His Majesty the Sultan reviewed domestic, regional and international ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Spain Muscat, 11 Oct (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Felipe VI of Spain on his country’s National Day anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished the Spanish monarch good health and happiness. He also wished the people of Spain further progress and prosperity. Ends/Bishara/AH ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of Office Muscat, 10 Oct (ONA) --- Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a number of ambassadors took the oath of office at Al Barakah Palace this morning. They were: - Badr Mohammed Badr Al Manthri, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. - HH Sayyid Nizar Al Julanda Majid Al Said, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Italian Republic. - Maithaa Saif Majid Al Mahrouqi, appointed-ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Federal Republic of ...

HM The Sultan, King Abdullah II Affirm Determination to Boost Investment in Various Spheres Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, have reiterated their keenness on strengthening joint investment in different spheres. They voiced their support for developing economic diversification, private sector partnership and commercial exchange between the two countries. This was stated in a joint communique issued here today between the Sultanate of Oman and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, reading as ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Egypt Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Abdul Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on 6th of October Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President El Sisi. His Majesty also wished the people of Egypt further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hold Bilateral Meeting Muscat, 5 Oct (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, held a bilateral meeting at Al Alam Palace here today. During the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan and King Abdullah II discussed the two countries’ relations that are deep-rooted in history, as well as the progress being made in enhancing cooperation and realizing common interests of the Omani and Jordanian peoples. The meeting was attended by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister ...

Honourable Lady Hosts Dinner in Honour of Queen RaniaMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —— Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman hosted a dinner at Al Alam Palace this evening in honour of Queen Rania, marking her visit to the Sultanate of Oman.The dinner was attended by a number of senior Omani female officials.Ends/AH/KH ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of Jordanian MonarchMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse this evening in honour of King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman.The dinner was attended by members of the Royal Family, chairmen of the State Council and Shura Council, commanders of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Oman Police, as well as ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries.--- Ends/AH/KH ...

HM The Sultan, King Abdullah II Exchange Orders, MementosMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) —-His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, exchanged orders and commemorative gifts at Al Alam Palace this evening on the occasion of the Jordanian monarch’s visit to Oman.His Majesty the Sultan conferred on King Abdullah II "Oman Civil Order—First Class", one of Oman’s loftiest accolades, as a manifestation of His Majesty the Sultan’s esteem for King Abdullah II and in appreciation for the strong ties binding the two countries.Meanwhile, ...

HM The Sultan, King of Jordan Hold Official TalksMuscat, 4 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held an official session of talks with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Al Alam Palace today.At the outset of the session, His Majesty the Sultan hailed the King’s visit to the Sultanate of Oman. He wished King Abdullah II and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay. On his turn, the Royal guest expressed his sincere sentiments and appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to him by His Majesty the ...

King of Jordan Arrives in Oman Muscat, 4 Oct (ONA) --- King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Queen Rania Al Abdullah arrived here today on an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman lasting two days. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for the Jordanian Monarch. When the jet of King Abdullah II touched ground at the Royal Airport, His Majesty the Sultan met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and the accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Oman. Along with His Majesty the Sultan, King Abdullah ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 4 Oct (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on the 2nd anniversary of his accession to power. In the cable, Sheikh Nawaf expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty’s congratulations and best wishes. He lauded the deep-rooted relations binding the two countries and their peoples, wishing His Majesty good health. Sheikh Nawaf also ...

HM The Sultan Issues Three Royal Decrees Muscat, 2 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 60/2022 on delegating climatic affairs specializations to the Environment Authority from the Civil Aviation Authority. Article (1) delegates climatic affairs specializations to the Environment Authority from the Civil Aviation Authority, as per the annex attached to this decree. Article (2) states that all allocations, assets, rights, obligations and holdings of climatic affairs shall be transferred from ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Germany Muscat, 2 Oct (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany 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 Steinmeier. He also wished the people of Germany continuous progress and growth. --- ...

HM The Sultan Leads Farewell Party for UAE PresidentMuscat, 28 Sep (ONA) --- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) left here today after a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the farewell party at the Royal Airport, wishing the UAE President a safe return home.The UAE President was also seen off by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court (Head of the Mission of Honour), Gen. Sultan ...

HM The Sultan, UAE President Hold Bilateral Meeting Muscat, 28 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a bilateral meeting at Al Alam Palace this morning. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the march of deep-rooted relations binding the two countries and means of promoting them. They expressed their keenness to push these relations forward in various spheres to serve interests of the Omani and Emirati peoples. The meeting was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid ...

HM The Sultan Greets Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 28 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the anniversary of his accession to power. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, wellbeing and a long life to Sheikh Nawaf. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on Sheikh Nawaf as the people of Kuwait realize further aspirations of progress and prosperity. ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of UAE President Muscat, 27 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse this evening in honour of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The dinner was attended by members of the Royal Family, ministers, commanders of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Oman Police, as well as ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries, members of the State Council and Shura Council, undersecretaries and some ambassadors at the Foreign ...

HM The Sultan, UAE President Exchange Orders, Mementos Muscat, 27 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), exchanged orders and commemorative gifts at Al Alam Palace this evening on the occasion of the visit made to Oman by the UAE President. His Majesty the Sultan conferred the "Al Said Order", Oman’s most lofty accolade, on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in commendation for Sheikh Mohammed and in manifestation of the deep-rooted fraternal relations binding the two ...

HM The Sultan, UAE President Hold Official Talks Muscat, 27 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held an official session of talks at Al Alam Palace today. At the outset of the session, His Majesty the Sultan reiterated his welcome to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, being an eminent guest of the Sultanate of Oman, wishing him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay. On his turn, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the ...

UAE President Arrives in Oman Muscat, 27 Sep (ONA) --- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived here today on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for the UAE President. When the jet touched ground at the Royal Airport, His Majesty the Sultan met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and his official delegation a pleasant stay in Oman. When the guest’s jet entered the Omani airspace, it was escorted by a squadron of military ...