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HM The Sultan Greets President of Peru

HM The Sultan Greets President of Peru Muscat, 27 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Pedro Castillo of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Castillo and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Albania

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Albania Muscat, 25 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Bajram Begaj on being sworn in as the President of the Republic of Albania. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Begaj in leading the people of Albania towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries further development and growth. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Maldives

HM The Sultan Greets President of Maldives Muscat, 25 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Republic of Maldives 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 Solih. His Majesty also wished the people of the Maldives further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of India

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of India Muscat, 25 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of being sworn in as her country’s new President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Droupadi in leading the Indian people towards further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries further development and growth. --- ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Tunisia

HM The Sultan Greets President of Tunisia Muscat, 24 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kais Saied of the Republic of Tunisia on his country’s Republic Day Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to President Saied. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on President Saied while the Tunisian people realize further aspirations of progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Presides Over Passing Out of Officers at Sandhurst Academy

HM The Sultan Presides Over Passing Out of Officers at Sandhurst Academy   London, 23 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today presided over the passing out of the 222nd Batch of officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), one of whose alumni was HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.   Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan at the parade grounds in London, he was received by Maj. Gen Duncan Capps, Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.   As His Majesty the Sultan ascended the dais, the officers of the ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of the Belgians

HM The Sultan Greets King of the Belgians Muscat, 20 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Phillippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of the Belgians on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments to King Phillippe, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Belgium further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Egypt

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Egypt Muscat, 19 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on victims of a bus crash in the Governorate of Minya, south of Egypt. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sympathies to President El Sisi, families of the victims and the people of Egypt. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased souls in peace in paradise and to grant their families fortitude to bear the loss, wishing the injured ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Colombia

HM The Sultan Greets President of Colombia Muscat, 19 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ivan Duque Marquez of the Republic of Colombia on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Marquez and the people of Colombia. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Condoles King of Bahrain

HM The Sultan Condoles King of Bahrain Muscat, 19 Jul (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 Mathayel bint Ali bin Issa bin Salman Al Khalifa. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sympathies to King Hamad, family of the deceased and the people of Bahrain, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace in paradise and to grant her family fortitude to bear the loss. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Leaves Germany

HM The Sultan Leaves GermanyBerlin, 15 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Germany this evening, after an official visit lasted three days.During the visit, His Majesty held sessions of talks with German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.His Majesty was accompanied by an official delegation comprised Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Abdussalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment ...

HM The Sultan, German President Hold Official Talks

HM The Sultan, German President Hold Official Talks   Berlin, 15 Jul (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany held a round of official talks at the presidential Bellevue Palace here today.   At the outset of the session, President Steinmeier expressed his great delight at the visit of His Majesty the Sultan to Germany. He hailed the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.   On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his deep appreciation for the hospitality ...

Germany Accords Official Reception Protocols to HM The Sultan

Germany Accords Official Reception Protocols to HM The Sultan   Berlin, 15 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was accorded an official reception at the presidential Bellevue Palace in Berlin on the occasion of his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.   Upon His Majesty the Sultan's arrival at Bellevue Palace, he was received by German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who led the welcoming party.   President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier accompanied His Majesty the Sultan to the Dais of Honour, where the Royal Anthem ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to German Businesspeople

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to German BusinesspeopleBerlin, 14 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at his residency in Berlin today to a number of German businesspeople and CEOs of German companies.The audience aimed to boost trade relations and promote investment opportunities between the two countries in various spheres.The audience was attended by Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Abdussalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of ...

HM The Sultan, German Chancellor Hold Private Meeting

HM The Sultan, German Chancellor Hold Private Meeting Berlin, 14 Jul (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, held an exclusive meeting at the Chancellery’s premises in Berlin today. Upon His Majesty the Sultan’s arrival at the Chancellery, he was welcomed by Scholz and senior German government officials. Then, His Majesty the Sultan attended a luncheon hosted in his honour by the German Chancellor to mark his official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the banquet, His Majesty the ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in Germany

HM The Sultan Arrives in GermanyBerlin, 13 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the Federal Republic of Germany this evening on an official visit lasting three days.During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan will meet with German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.His Majesty is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Oufi, Head of the Private Office, Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al ...

HM The Sultan Greets French President

HM The Sultan Greets French President Muscat, 13 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Macron. His Majesty also wished the people of France further progress and prosperity. —— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Germany Tomorrow

HM The Sultan to Visit Germany TomorrowMuscat, 12 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany starting from tomorrow Wednesday.This was declared in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court reading as follows: “Within the framework of advanced relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Federal Republic of Germany and, to boost areas of joint cooperation in a manner that serves aspirations of both countries, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay an official visit to Germany, starting from tomorrow ...

HM The Sultan Greets Citizens, Residents on Eid Al Adha

HM The Sultan Greets Citizens, Residents on Eid Al AdhaMuscat, 8 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has expressed greetings to citizens of Oman and residents in its land on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.This was unveiled in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court reading as follows:“Upon the advent of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH, while Muslims exhibit happiness to celebrate the holy occasion—deriving noble lessons from the Haj (pilgrimage) rituals, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has addressed a message of greetings to the citizens of Oman, residents on its land and ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Emperor of Japan

HM The Sultan Condoles Emperor of JapanMuscat, 8 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Emperor Naruhito, the bereaved’s family and the Japanese people.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of South Sudan

HM The Sultan Greets President of South SudanMuscat, 8 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Mayardit. His Majesty also wished the people of South Sudan further progress and prosperity.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Adha Greetings from Omani Officials

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Adha Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 8 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received Eid Al Adha greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman.They expressed their sincere greetings to His Majesty on this happy occasion. They wished His Majesty good health, happiness and long life, praying to the Almighty Allah for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty at a time the Omani people enjoy further progress and prosperity under His Majesty’s wise leadership.His Majesty the Sultan received the greetings from:HH ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Islamic Countries

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Islamic Countries Muscat, 7 Jul (ONA) --- On the advent of Eid Al Adha 1443 AH, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries. In his cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments along and best wishes to them and the peoples of their countries. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant the leaders happiness and success to achieve further progress and prosperity for their peoples and for the return of this ...

HM The Sultan Pardons Prisoners

HM The Sultan Pardons Prisoners Muscat, 7 Jul (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 308 prisoners, 119 of them are foreign prisoners, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Sultan coincides with the blessed Eid Al Adha 1443 AH and in consideration of families of the prisoners. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Malawi

HM The Sultan Greets President of Malawi Muscat, 5 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Chakwera and the people of his country. ---Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Comoros

HM The Sultan Greets President of Comoros Muscat, 5 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Azali Assoumani of the Union of the Comoros on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Assoumani, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Comoros further progress and prosperity. --- ...

HM The Sultan Heads to UK

HM The Sultan Heads to UKMuscat, 5 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here this morning heading to the United Kingdom (UK) in a private visit.May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan wherever he might be and grant him good health and wellbeing!—— ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 4 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows. Royal Decree No. 56/2022 promulgates the system (bylaw) of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Article (1) states that the system (bylaw) attached to this decree shall be applied to Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Article (2) stipulates that the Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) shall issue the executive regulation of the attached system (bylaw) within a period of not more than one year from its date ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Cape Verde

HM The Sultan Greets President of Cape Verde Muscat, 4 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Jose Maria Neves of the Republic of Cape Verde on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments to President Neves and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Algeria

HM The Sultan Greets President of Algeria Muscat, 4 Jul (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 Independence Anniversary. 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 and similar occasions on President Tebboune while the Algerian people realize further aspirations of ...