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HM The Sultan to Open 8th Term Convening of Council of Oman on Tuesday Muscat, 12 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will open after tomorrow (Tuesday) the 8th term’s first annual convening of the Council of Oman, at the council’s premises in the Governorate of Muscat. This was stated by the Diwan of Royal Court in a statement reading as follows: “His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will open on Tuesday, 14 November 2023, the first annual convening of the 8th term of the Council of Oman, at the council’s premises in Muscat. The convening will be ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from US PresidentMuscat, 10 Nov (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received today a phone call from President Joe Biden of the United States of America (USA).During the call, the two leaders reviewed fields of bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged viewpoints on regional and international issues of common concern, particularly the latest developments in Palestine.HM The Sultan underscored the importance of halting military operations in Gaza Strip and West Bank, protecting civilians and according top priority to humanitarian aspect.His ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 9 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 80/2023 deals with tax exemption. Article (1) stipulates that the Minister of Finance shall be responsible for tax exemption wherever tax exemption is mentioned in laws and Royal decrees. Article (2) cancels all that contradicts this decree or contravenes its provisions. Article (3) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue. Royal decree ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Cambodia Muscat, 8 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Norodom Sihamoni of the Kingdom of Cambodia 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 Norodom Sihamoni. His Majesty also wished the people of Cambodia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 5 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 78/2023 deals with oathtaking. Article (1) states that—with the exception of the oath to be taken before the Sultan, the oath to be taken by members of the State Council, the Shura Council and judges—oathtaking stipulated by laws shall be performed by signing an Oath to be written in the following wording: “In the name of Allah, the Almighty, I swear to respect the Basic Law of the State and enforced ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of PanamaMuscat, 2 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Laurentino Cortizo of the Republic of Panama on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Cortizo and the people of Panama.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of DominicaMuscat, 2 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sylvanie Burton of the Commonwealth of Dominica on her country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Burton and the people of her country.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues 2 Royal DecreesMuscat, 1 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued 2 Royal decrees.Royal Decree No. (75/2023) appointing members at the State Council.Article (1) appoints the following names as members at the State Council.1- Ahmed Saif Musallam Al Rawahi.2- Eng. Ahmed Saleh Ali Al Jahdhami.3- Is’haq Yaaqoub Ahmed Al Sawafi.4- Dr. Bukhait Salim Bukhait Bait Fadhil.5- Dr. Juma Khalifa Mansoor Al Busaidi.6- Dr. Hussain Sulaiman Mohammed Al Salmi.7- Hamad Khamis Abdullah Al Amri.8- Dr. Hamad Salim Rashid Al Rawahi.9- Hamad Nasser ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 1 Nov (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 congratulatory cable on the 3rd 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 historical and fraternal relations binding the two countries and their peoples, wishing His Majesty good ...

HM The Sultan Issues 4 Royal Decrees Muscat, 31 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued 4 Royal decrees, reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (71/2023) promulgating the Public Utility Expropriation Law. Article (1) states that the Public Utility Expropriation Law attached to this decree shall be enforced. Article (2) says that the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning shall issue the bylaw (executive regulation) for the attached law after the approval of the Council of Ministers. The minister shall also issue the decisions necessary for the ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of Antigua and BarbudaMuscat, 31 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Dr. Rodney Errey Lawrence, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda and people of his country.--- Ends/Thuraiya/KH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AlgeriaMuscat, 31 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People'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 while the Algerian people realize aspirations of further progress ...

HM the Sultan Condoles King of Bahrain Muscat, 30 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the death of Sheikha Noura bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sympathies and prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the departed soul in peace in paradise and grant her family patience. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of OfficeMuscat, 30 Oct (ONA) --- Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a number of ambassadors took the oath of office at Al Barakah Palace today.They were:- Khalid Salim Bamkhalif, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Morocco,- Ahmed Mohammed Al Araimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the French Republic,- Assayida Wafa Jabr Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Uzbekistan,- Mal Allah Mahmoud Al Balushi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Hungary,- Sheikh Fahd ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Czech Republic Muscat, 29 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Pavel and the people of his country. ---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets Turkish President Muscat, 29 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye on his country’s centennial anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Erdogan. His Majesty also wished the Turkish people further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Muscat, 26 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Susan Dougan, Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on her country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and welfare to Governor General Dougan. His Majesty also wished the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines further growth and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Turkmenistan Muscat, 26 Oct (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan 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 Berdimuhamedow. His Majesty also wished the people of Turkmenistan further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from GCC Ministers of Endowment, Islamic Affairs Muscat, 25 Oct (ONA) --- Participants of the 9th meeting of GCC ministers of endowments and Islamic affairs, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, sent a cable of thanks and gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. In the cable, the participants expressed their appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the hospitality accorded to them. They also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty the Sultan. The participants also ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AustriaMuscat, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen of the Republic of Austria on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Bellen. His Majesty also wished the people of Austria further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Kazakhstan Muscat, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on his country’s Independence Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Tokayev. His Majesty also wished the people of Kazakhstan further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Issues Three Royal Decrees Muscat, 23 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal Decrees. Royal Decree No. (68/2023) on promulgation of the Public Debt Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. Article (1) states that provisions of the Public Debt Law attached to this decree shall be enforced. Article (2) stipulates that the Minister of Finance shall issue the Bylaw (executive regulation) for the attached Law, as well as the regulations and decisions necessary for the implementation of its provisions. ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of ZambiaMuscat, 23 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia on his country's Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Hichilema and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors’ Credentials Muscat, 18 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received, separately, at Al Barakah Palace today credentials of Ambassadors of several countries appointed to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty the Sultan received credentials of the following ambassadors: - Noralizan Abdula Momin, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Sultanate of Oman. - Hajer Amr Al-Nami, Ambassador of Libya to the Sultanate of Oman. - Dr. Liane Saunders, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Sultanate of Oman. - Christophe ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to GCC Foreign MinistersMuscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace this evening to GCC Foreign Ministers, in the presence of the GCC Secretary General.The audience reviewed the current developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. His Majesty stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to stop the escalation and violence, and provide protection for the civilians.His Majesty also touched on the march of the GCC joint action, as well as the fruitful ...

Honourable Lady, Spouse of HM The Sultan Extends Greetings 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 sent a message of greetings on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, which falls on 17 October every year. The message reads as follows: “On the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, the 17th of October, I am delighted and honoured to express my pride and commendation for Omani women who demonstrated firm resolve and constant strive to shoulder their responsibilities in ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President-elect of Ecuador Muscat, 17 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Daniel Noboa on the occasion of him being elected as a new President for the Republic of Ecuador. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Noboa, wishing him success to achieve aspirations of the Ecuadorian people. His Majesty also wished friendship relations between Oman and Ecuador further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Azerbaijan Muscat, 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 to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan. ---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan, Iranian President Discuss RelationsMuscat, 14 Oct (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran today discussed, over a phone call, the bilateral relations and means of boosting the fruitful cooperation between Oman and Iran.The two leaders also exchanged views on a set of regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Palestinian territories.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan, UN Secretary-General Review Developments on Regional, International ArenasMuscat, 12 Oct (ONA) --- During a phone call this evening, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and UN Secretary General António Guterres reviewed current developments in regional and international arenas.They discussed efforts to enhance international peace and security. They also exchanged views about various issues of common interest. ---Ends/Bishara/Anas ...