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HM The Sultan Greets President of Tunisia

HM The Sultan Greets President of TunisiaMuscat, 19 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kais Saied of the Tunisian Republic on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and a long life to President Kais Saied. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions while the people of Tunisia realize aspirations of further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Ireland

HM The Sultan Greets President of IrelandMuscat, 16 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Michael Daniel Higgins of Ireland 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 Higgins. His Majesty also wished the Irish people further development and growth. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Artillery at Royal Army of Oman

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Artillery at Royal Army of OmanIzki, 15 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today paid a Royal visit to the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival at Izki Garrison, the headquarters of the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery, he was received by Maj.Gen Mattar Salim Al Balushi, RAO Commander, Commander of the Sultan of Oman’s Artillery and commanders of the artillery units.His Majesty, the Supreme ...

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division

HM The Sultan Visits Sultan of Oman’s Armoured DivisionIzki, 14 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander today paid a Royal visit to the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division at the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said and HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival at Shafa Garrison, the headquarters of the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division, he was received by Maj.Gen Mattar Salim Al Balushi, RAO Commander, Commander of the Sultan of Oman’s Armoured Division and ...

HM The Sultan Patronizes Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum

HM The Sultan Patronizes Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum Manah, 13 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today patronized over the official opening of Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah. Upon His Majesty's arrival at Oman Across Ages Museum, he was received by Nasr Hamoud Al Kindi, Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Museum and Chairman of the Main Committee of the Museum’s Project, members of the Main Committee and the Director General of the ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Vietnam

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Vietnam Muscat, 13 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Vo Van Thuong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on being sworn in as his country’s new President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Vo Van Thuong in leading the people of Vietnam towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Pays Royal Visit to RAFO Adam Air Base

HM The Sultan Pays Royal Visit to RAFO Adam Air BaseAdam, 12 Mar (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today paid a Royal visit to Adam Air Base of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).During the visit, His Majesty was accompanied by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.Upon His Majesty’s arrival to Adam Air Base, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, RAFO Commander and Commander of Adam Air Base, as well as commanders of wings and squadrons.His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, listened to a briefing on RAFO and the military ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree on Establishing Oman Across Ages Museum

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree on Establishing Oman Across Ages Museum Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree No. (15/2023) on establishing Oman Across Ages Museum and determining its specializations. Article (1) stipulates that a museum to be named “Oman Across Ages Museum” shall be established. It shall have a legal entity and enjoy financial and administrative autonomy. Article (2) states that Oman Across Ages Museum shall come under the honorary patronage of His Majesty the Sultan. Article (3) states ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jabir Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's National Day. In his cable, Sheikh Nawaf expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s greetings and best wishes. He wished His Majesty good health and happiness and the Omani people further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty. ...

HM The Sultan to Patronize Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum Tomorrow

HM The Sultan to Patronize Over Official Opening of Oman Across Ages Museum Tomorrow Muscat, 12 Mar (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will patronize tomorrow "Monday" over the official opening of Oman Across Ages Museum in the Wilayat of Manah, the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah. The museum chronicles different historical eras in Oman. It narrates Oman’s geological transitions, comments the life of the early inhabitants and portrays the blessed Age of the Renaissance and the accomplishments made in different sectors. It also explores future of the country in a ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from US President

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from US PresidentMuscat, 7 Mar (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call this evening from US President Joe Biden.During the call, the two leaders reviewed the advanced relations between Oman and the US, and means of promoting them in various spheres. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern.—— Ends/AH ...

His Majesty The Sultan Inaugurates Royal Academy of Management

His Majesty The Sultan Inaugurates Royal Academy of Management Muscat, 6 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today presided over the official inauguration of the Royal Academy of Management at the ministries’ area in Al Khuwair. Upon his arrival to the Royal Academy of Management’s headquarters, His Majesty was received by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Academy of Management, and Dr. Ali bin Qassim Jawad Al Lawati, the President of the Academy, and members of the Board of ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Ghana

HM The Sultan Greets President of Ghana Muscat, Mar 5 (ONA) ---His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 2 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (13/ 2023) on ratifying a cooperation agreement in the field of shipping and ports between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed in Manama on 24 October 2022. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement as per the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of KSA

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of KSAMuscat, 2 Mar (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 reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on the occasion of KSA Foundation Day.In the cable, King Salman expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments and prayers, wishing His Majesty good health and happiness. He also wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Bulgaria

HM The Sultan Greets President of BulgariaMuscat, 2 Mar (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Radev and the friendly people of his country.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Meets Representatives of Private Sector, SMEs

HM The Sultan Meets Representatives of Private Sector, SMEs Muscat, 1 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a meeting at Al Alam Palace today with businesspersons and owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Allah the Almighty for the bounties with which He has bestowed on Oman. He expressed gratitude for the accomplishments and positive results about which, he said, “we feel satisfied and which inspire us to move towards the future with more confidence”. His Majesty ...

HM The Sultan Greets Chairman of Bosnian Presidency

HM The Sultan Greets Chairman of Bosnian Presidency Muscat, 1 Mar (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Zeljka Cvijanovic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on her country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Cvijanovic and her country's people. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Ratifying Agreement between Oman, Kazakhstan

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Ratifying Agreement between Oman, Kazakhstan Muscat, 27 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal decree No. 12/2023 ratifying an agreement between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on establishing the Oman-Kazakhstan Joint Committee, signed in Muscat on 1 February 2023. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers Meeting

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers Meeting Muscat, 26 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Cabinet’s building in Muscat today. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Allah the Almighty for the riches which He has bestowed on Oman, its loyal people and all those residing on its land. His Majesty the Sultan prayed to the Almighty to perpetuate these bountiful gifts, stability and peace on this benign land and all countries of the world. He pleaded to the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Dominican

HM The Sultan Greets President of Dominican Muscat, 26 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Abinader and the Dominican people. --- Ends/Thuraiya/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Estonia

HM The Sultan Greets President of Estonia Muscat, 23 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Alar Karis of the Republic of Estonia on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President of Estonia and his country’s friendly people. --- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Guyana

HM The Sultan Greets President of Guyana Muscat, 22 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Dr. Mohammed and the people of his country. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Sultan of Brunei Darussalam

HM The Sultan Greets Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Muscat, 22 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam 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 Sultan Bolkiah. His Majesty also wished the people of Brunei Darussalam further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Emperor of Japan

HM The Sultan Greets Emperor of Japan Muscat, 22 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of his Birthday. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to Emperor Naruhito. His Majesty also wished the people of Japan further development and growth. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of Saint Lucia

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of Saint Lucia Muscat, 21 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Cyril Errol Charles Governor-General of Saint Lucia on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to the Governor-General and the people of his country. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of KSA

HM The Sultan Greets King of KSA Muscat, 21 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the Founding Day 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 Salman. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions as the people of Saudi Arabia achieve aspirations of further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Syrian President

HM The Sultan Receives Syrian PresidentMuscat, 20 Feb (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received President Dr. Bashar Al Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic who paid a working visit to the Sultanate of Oman today.His Majesty the Sultan led the welcoming party for the guest. 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.The Syrian President was also received by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates New President of Bangladesh

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 Decrees

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 ...