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HM The Sultan Pardons PrisonersMuscat, 17 Nov (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 175 prisoners,65 of them are foreigners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP).The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the 52nd National Day and in consideration of families of the prisoners.—- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings from Officials on 52nd National Day Muscat, 16 Nov (ONA) --- On the advent of 18 November, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received greetings from several officials in the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the 52nd National Day. In their greetings, the officials expressed their sincere sentiments to His Majesty on this auspicious occasion, wishing him good health and happiness. They prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty and grant him a long life. They also prayed for the return of this occasion on him at a time the Omani ...

HM The Sultan to Preside over 52nd National Day Military Parade Muscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, will preside this Friday (18 November 2022) over the military parade, to be staged at Al Nasr Ground in the Governorate of Dhofar on the occasion of the 52nd Glorious National Day. Symbolic units representing the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO), the Sultan's Special Force (SSF), the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the Royal Court Affairs (RCA), and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of ZambiaMuscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's Independence Anniversary.In the cable, President Hichilema expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan's heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty continuous health and wellbeing and the Omani people further prosperity. President Hichilema underscored the importance of boosting bilateral ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of SpainMuscat, 15 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country's National Day.In the cable, King Felipe VI expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan's heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty continuous health and wellbeing and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

Royal Decree Endorses Organizational Structure of State Audit Institution Muscat, 14 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 73/2022 endorsing the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution. Article (1) endorses the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution as per the annex attached to this decree. Article (2) cancels Royal decree No. 6/2012 on the endorsement of the organizational structure of the State Audit Institution, as well as all that contradicts this decree or contravenes ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of AngolaMuscat, 10 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Joao Manuel Lourenco of the Republic of Angola on his country’s national day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Lourenco and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Muscat, 9 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal decree No. 72/2022 endorsing the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation, drafted in Beijing on 10 September 2010. Articles (1) endorses the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of IraqMuscat, 9 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of the Republic of Iraq in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on being elected as his country’s President. In the cable President Abdul Latif expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments. He affirmed his keenness to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields. President Abdul Latif also wished His Majesty good ...

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 Sihamoni. His Majesty also wished the people of Cambodia further progress and prosperity. ...

HM the Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 3 Nov (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 70/2022 on the appointment of an Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry. Article (1) states that Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Zaher Al Hinai shall be appointed as Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, with the Special Grade. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue. Royal Decree No. 71/2022 on applying the public ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Philippines Muscat, 3 Nov (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 storm Nalgae that hit several regions in the Philippines. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sympathies to President Ferdinand, families of the victims and the people of the Philippines. His Majesty also wished the injured a speedy recovery. ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Brazil Muscat, 2 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil on being elect as his country’s President. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Lula da Silva in realizing the Brazilian people’s aspirations of further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries further development and growth. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Egypt Muscat, 2 Nov (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on the 6th of October Anniversary. In the cable, President El Sisi expressed his appreciation to His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, praying to Allah the Almighty to grant His Majesty good health and continuous success. He also wished the Omani people further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Panama Muscat, 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 his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

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

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of ChinaMuscat, 31 Oct (ONA)--- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on re-electing him as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China for a third term. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Jinping. His Majesty also wished the people of China further progress and prosperity and the cooperation relations between the two countries further development and ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of India Muscat, 31 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on victims of Gujarat State’s bridge collapse, west India. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to President Murmu, families of victims and the people of India. --- Ends/Anas/AB ...

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 and similar occasions on President Tebboune while the Algerian people realize aspirations of further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Muscat, 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 Lawrence and the people of his country. --- Ends/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of IndonesiaMuscat, 31 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Joko Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, President Widodo expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments. He also affirmed his keenness to bolster the bilateral relations between the two countries. President Widodo also wished His Majesty good health and wellbeing and the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Czech Republic Muscat, 27 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Milos Zeman 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 Zeman and the people of his country. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of TurkmenistanMuscat, 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/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor General of St. Vincent and the GrenadinesMuscat, 26 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Dame Susan Dougan, Governor General of St. 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 happiness to Governor General Dougan. His Majesty also wished the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/Anas ...

HM The Sultan Returns HomeMuscat, 25 Oct (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home this after concluding an official two-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to an invitation from King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.His Majesty the Sultan was received at the Royal Airport by HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, HH Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al ...

Oman, Bahrain Issue Communiqué About HM The Sultan’s Visit to the KingdomMuscat, 25 Oct (ONA) — A joint statement was issued by the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain on the visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Kingdom of Bahrain, reading as follows:“In response to a cherished invitation from King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from 24 to 25 Octobr 2022.In an atmosphere of amity and fraternity embodying the depth of historical relations between Oman and Bahrain ...

HM The Sultan Leaves ManamaManama, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the Kingdom of Bahrain this evening after an official two-day visit during which he met with King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at Al Sakhir Airbase by the King of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, members of Bahrain’s royal family and Bahraini officials.His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of thanks to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain following his two-day visit.His Majesty the Sultan ...

His Majesty The Sultan Visits Bahrain Economic Development BoardManama, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today visited Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) as part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan at the premises of Bahrain EDB, he was received by Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Economic Development Board. His Majesty the Sultan was also received by Bahraini ministers and senior officials of Bahrain EDB. The Crown Prince of Bahrain welcomed His ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Prime Minister of UK Muscat, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) on the occasion of assuming the position of prime minister. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments to Prime Minister Sunak, wishing him good health, happiness and success in carrying out his duties to achieve further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the relations between the two countries and their peoples further development and growth. ...

HM The Sultan Meets King of BahrainManama, 25 Oct (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at his residence in Al Sakhir Palace today.Cordial conversations were exchanged during the meeting. Aspects of the existing, advanced cooperation between the two countries were discussed in light of the distinguished relations binding the two countries and their peoples. A range of matters of common interest were also discussed.The meeting was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister ...