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HM The Sultan Greets President of Germany

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 President

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

HH The Honorable Lady Receives Bahrain Representatives Council Speaker

HH The Honourable Lady Receives Speaker of Bahrain’s Representatives Council Muscat, 22 Sep (ONA) --- Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman received at Al Baraka Palace this evening Fawzia Abdulla Zainal, Speaker of Bahrain's Council of Representatives. This took place within the framework of Fawzia’s visit to the Sultanate of Oman to take part in the 16th meeting of chiefs of GCC Shura, Representatives, National and Umma Councils. Her Highness the Honourable Lady welcomed the guest and wished her success ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of KSA

HM The Sultan Greets King of KSAMuscat, 22 Sep (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 Kingdom’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished King Salman good health, happiness and a long life. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to bring back this auspicious occasion at a time the people of Saudi Arabia have achieved further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Returns Home

HM The Sultan Returns Home London, 21 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home this evening from the United Kingdom (UK) after a visit lasting several days. During the visit, His Majesty offered condolences on the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and congratulated King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, on the occasion of his accession to the throne in the UK. --- ...

HM The Sultan Leaves United Kingdom

HM The Sultan Leaves United Kingdom London, 21 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today left the United Kingdom (UK) after a visit lasting several days during which he offered condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and congratulated King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, on the occasion of his accession to the throne in the UK. During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Sayyid badr Hamad Al ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Armenia

HM The Sultan Greets President of Armenia Muscat, 20 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Khachaturyan. His Majesty also wished the people of Armenia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of Belize

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of Belize Muscat, 20 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Froyla Tzalam, Governor General of Belize on her country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to Governor General Froyla and the people of her country. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Malta

HM The Sultan Greets President of Malta Muscat, 20 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President George Vella of the Republic of Malta on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Vella and the people of his country. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Nepal

HM The Sultan Greets President of Nepal Muscat, 19 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Bidhya Devi Bhandari of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on her country’s Constitution Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Bidhya. His Majesty also wished the people of her country further progress and prosperity. ...

HM The Sultan Offers Condolences on Death of Queen Elizabeth II, Congratulates King Charles III

HM The Sultan Offers Condolences on Death of Queen Elizabeth II, Congratulates King Charles III   London, 18 Sep (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered condolences to King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, Camilla, the Queen Consort, and members of the British Royal Family on the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. The condolences were offered when His Majesty the Sultan was received at Buckingham Palace in London this evening.   His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt condolences ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Angola

HM The Sultan Greets President of Angola Muscat, 18 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent cable of congratulations to President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola on being re-elected for a new presidential term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Lourenco in leading his people towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries further development. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Uzbekistan

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Uzbekistan Muscat, 18 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Dr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, President Mirziyoyev expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to His Majesty and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. President Mirziyoyev also affirmed the importance of boosting cooperation between the ...

HM The Sultan Heads to United Kingdom

HM The Sultan Heads to United KingdomMuscat, 16 Sep ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading to the United Kingdom to offer condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and congratulate King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, on the occasion of his accession to the throne.His Majesty the Sultan is accompanied by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister.May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan, grant him ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Muscat, 15 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal Decree reading as follows:“Royal Decree No. 59/2022 on amending some provisions of Royal Decree No. 5/81 “on regulating the Sultanate’s land use and development, and its Executive Regulation”.Article (1) replaces the wording of Royal Decree No. 5/81 “on regulating the Sultanate’s land use and development” with the wording “Regulating the Sultanate of Oman’s land use and development”. It also replaces the wording of Royal Decree No. 88/82 ...

HM The Sultan to Leave for the United Kingdom Tomorrow

HM The Sultan to Leave for the United Kingdom Tomorrow Muscat, 15 Sep(ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will head for the United Kingdom tomorrow, according to a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court. The statement reads as follows: "By the will of the Almighty Allah and in His divine care, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will leave for the United Kingdom tomorrow, Friday 16 September 2022, to offer condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and congratulate King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Kenya

HM The Sultan Greets President of Kenya Muscat, 15 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on being sworn in as his country’s new President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Ruto in realising the Kenyan people’s aspirations of further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the cooperation relations between Oman and Kenya further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Mexico

HM The Sultan Greets President of Mexico Muscat, 15 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of the United Mexican States 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 Andres. His Majesty also wished the people of Mexico further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Honduras

HM The Sultan Greets President of Honduras Muscat, 14 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Xiomara Castro of the Republic of Honduras on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Honduras further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Nicaragua

HM The Sultan Greets President of Nicaragua Muscat, 14 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Daniel Ortega of the Republic of Nicaragua on his country Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Ortega. His Majesty also wished the people of Nicaragua further progress and prosperity. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of El Salvador

HM The Sultan Greets President of El Salvador Muscat, 14 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Nayib Bukele of the Republic of El Salvador 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 Bukele. His Majesty also wished the people of El Salvador further progress and prosperity. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Guatemala

HM The Sultan Greets President of GuatemalaMuscat, 14 Sep (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Alejandro Giammattei of the Republic of Guatemala 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 Giammattei. His Majesty also wished the people of Guatemala further progress.—- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Costa Rica

HM The Sultan Greets President of Costa RicaMuscat, 14 Sep (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Rodrigo Chaves of the Republic of Costa Rica on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Chaves and the people of Costa Rica.—- Ends/AH ...

Royal Orders to Fly Flags at Half-mast on Demise of Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Orders to Fly Flags at Half-mast on Demise of Queen Elizabeth IIMuscat, 8 Sep (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave his Royal orders to fly flags at half-mast in establishments of the public and private sectors and in embassies of the Sultanate of Oman abroad tomorrow Friday, 9 September 2022.This was stated in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court reading as follows:“It is with deep grief that His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received news of the sad demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.The departed Queen was a constant ...