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HM The Sultan Confers Royal Commendation Order on Some Omani Persons Muscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred Order of Royal Commendation “Second Class” on a number of Omani persons in appreciation of their outstanding contribution in several fields. The medals were handed over by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court when he received the honored persons. Recipients of the medals are the following: - Sheikh Hamoud Humaid Hamad Al Sawafi in the field of community initiatives and social responsibility. ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- Upon the advent of the historic date of 11 January, anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Accession to Power in Oman, His Majesty the Sultan received greetings from a number of Omani officials on this dear national occasion.They reiterated their loftiest sentiments of gratitude and allegiance to His Majesty the Sultan, hoisting high the banner of Oman’s Renewed Renaissance.They wished His Majesty the Sultan a long life, praying to the Almighty Allah for auspicious comebacks of this ...

Royal Orders Issued on HM The Sultan’s Accession DayMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal orders on the anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession Day.The Diwan of Royal Court released a statement to this effect reading as follows:“In celebration of the 11th of January, anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Day of Accession to power in Oman, His Majesty the Sultan issued Royal orders to provide financial support to charity teams operating within Social Development Committees in all the Wilayats of Oman and honour ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Muscat, 10 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 4/2023 endorsing the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, reading as follows:Article (1) endorses the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, in accordance with the version attached to this decree.Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit the official document ...

HM The Sultan Pardons Prisoners Muscat, 10 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases. They included 121 prisoners, 57 of them are foreigners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The Royal pardon coincides with the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day, in consideration of families of the prisoners. --- Ends/AG/AB ...

Oman To Celebrate Anniversary of HM The Sultan’s Accession to Power on 11 JanuaryMuscat, 9 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman will mark the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day on 11 January.His Majesty the Sultan’s fervent determination, coupled with Omani people’s support to the leader of Renewed Renaissance, played a positive role in overcoming the challenges and revitalizing the march of nation building.This was affirmed by His Majesty the Sultan when he delivered the Royal speech in 2022 in which he said, “We are confident that you all perceive the ...

HM The Sultan Confers Medal of Royal Commendation on Senior Police OfficersMuscat, 5 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today conferred the Medal of Royal Commendation, Excellent Service and Proficiency on a number of senior officers of the Royal Oman Police (ROP)HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, pinned the medals on the meritorious officers. The ceremony was held at the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences as part of celebrations marking the ROP Day.HH Sayyid Theyazin congratulated the ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers MeetingMuscat, 3 Jan (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 Allah, the Almighty, for the bounties He has bestowed on Oman and its loyal people. His Majesty the Sultan expressed gratitude to Allah for the accomplishments made in all spheres of life in Oman. He invoked the Almighty to perpetuate these riches, praying that all efforts would meet with success in realizing the good of the ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of Office Muscat, 3 Jan (ONA)— Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a number of ambassadors took the oath of office at Al Barakah Palace today. They were: Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Shanfari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Eng. Nasser bin Said Al Munawari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, Issa bin Saleh Al Shaibani, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of India. The oath taking ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister Sayyid ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Philippines Muscat, 3 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Republic of the Philippines on victims of floods and landslides which devastated several parts of the Philippines. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to President Ferdinand, families of the victims and the people of the Philippines. --- ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Kazakhstan Muscat, 2 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on being re-elected for a new presidential term.In the cable, President Tokayev expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty good health and wellbeing and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. The President of Kazakhstan also wished the bilateral relations ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Swiss Confederation Muscat, 2 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Alain Berset of the Swiss Confederation on being elected as his country’s President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Dr. Alain in leading the people of his country towards further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 1 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 2/2023 ascribes the public utility status to the project of constructing a dam for protection against flood water in Wadi Adoubab (Project A1B) in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar.Article (1) states that the project of constructing a dam for protection against floods in Wadi Adoubab (Project A1B) in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar, as defined in the memo and diagram attached to this decree, is ...

Royal Decree Ratifies State’s General Budget 2023 Muscat, 1 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (1/2023) on the ratification of the State’s General Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, after the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1) ratifies the State’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 according to the tables attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs all units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other public legal entities to implement the provisions of this decree, each within the scope ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of ChinaMuscat, 28 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from President Xi Jinping Of the People’s Republic of China in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of being re-elected as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. In the cable, President Xi Jinping expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and success to his Majesty. He also affirmed his keenness to develop the bilateral strategic partnership to serve the two countries and their ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from President of IranMuscat, 28 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a written message from President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The message deals with areas of cooperation between Oman and Iran in various fields.It was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan by Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, when his Majesty gave him an audience at Al Barakah Palace today.The Minister conveyed greetings of the Iranian President to His Majesty and the Omani ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Japanese Prime MinisterMuscat, 27 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a written message from Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan.The message deals with the advanced relations between the two countries and matters of common interest.It was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan by Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, when his Majesty gave him an audience at Al Barakah Palace today.The minister conveyed greetings and best wishes of the Japanese Prime Minister to His Majesty the ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of USA Muscat, 27 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Joe Biden of the United States of America (USA) on victims of the blizzard which hit several US states. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sympathies to President Biden, families of the victims and the people of the USA, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 26 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal decree No. (97/2022) establishes an embassy for the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Singapore. Article (1) establishes an embassy for the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Singapore. Article (2) cancels Royal decree No. (111/2010) on establishing a consulate general for the Sultanate of Oman in the Republic of Singapore. Article (3) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette ...

HM The Sultan Issues Three Royal DecreesMuscat, 22 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal decree No. 94/2022 conducts placements in some positions.Article (1) appoints the following as stated below: - Dr. Wa’il bin Saif bin Salim Al Harrasi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs- Dr. Said bin Harib bin Mannaa Al Lamki as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs- Mohsin bin Hamad bin Saif Al Hadhrami as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and ...

HM The Sultan Phones Jordanian MonarchMuscat, 22 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today phoned King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the phone call, the two monarchs reviewed the advanced fraternal relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in various fields to serve benefits of the Omani and Jordanian peoples. They also exchanged views on latest regional and international developments. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Chairman, Members of Shura Council OfficeMuscat, 21 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to the Chairman and members of the Shura Council Office at Al Barakah Palace today. Upon the start of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the great blessings He bestowed on this dear country. He prayed to the Almighty to perpetuate the divine gifts on Oman and its people and guide the people to find the best way to fulfil their aspirations, asking Allah the Almighty to provide ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of PhilippinesMuscat, 20 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Republic of the Philippines in reply to His Majesty’s condolences cable on victims of tropical storm Nalgae.In the cable, President Ferdinand expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sympathies to him and the people of the Philippines.--- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Success of World Cup 2022Muscat, 19 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar following the tremendous success in organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to Sheikh Tamim and the people of Qatar. His Majesty also lauded the efforts exerted by the government and people of Qatar in making this global football event a success.His Majesty the Sultan ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Chairman, Members of State Council OfficeMuscat, 19 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to the Chairman and members of the Office of the State Council at Al Barakah Palace today.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Almighty Allah for the bounties He conferred on Oman and divine riches that are deeply enshrined in our benign homeland.His Majesty the Sultan also expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the accomplishments and progress that cover all aspects of life, heralding ...

HM The Sultan Greets Emir of QatarMuscat, 18 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar 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 Sheikh Tamim. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the return of this occasion while the people of Qatar realise aspirations of further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of BahrainMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on his country’s 51st 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 King Hamad. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the return of this occasion while the people of Bahrain realise their aspiration of further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

The Honourable Lady Visits Association for Children with Disabilities Muscat, 14 Dec (ONA)—Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, today visited Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) in Al Azaiba in the Governorate of Muscat. She took note of the services, training, educational and rehabilitation programmes extended to children with disabilities. She was accompanied by HH Sayyida Hujaijah Jaifer Al Said, ACD Chairperson, and Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development. During the visit, ...

Royal Decree Defines Specializations of Finance Ministry, Endorses Its Organizational Structure Muscat, 12 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (91/2022) on defining the specializations of the Ministry of Finance and endorsing its organizational structure. Article (1) defines the specalizations of the Ministry of Finance in accordance with annex (1) attached to this decree. Article (2) endorses the organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance in accordance with annex (2) attached to this decree. Article (3) cancels ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner on SAF DayMuscat, Dec 11 (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, hosted a dinner at Al Alam Palace this evening on the occasion of the Sultan’s Armed Forced (SAF) Day.The ceremony comes as a felicitation by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, to all military formations and units of the valiant Armed Forces on this glorious day. It symbolises his Royal recognition for their great dedication in performing the sacred duty to defend the homeland, protect its security and ensure its stability and safety.It is a manifestation of the ...