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HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders over PhoneMuscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha during phone calls with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Indian Prime Minister Muscat, 26 Jun (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, dealing with various aspects of cooperation between Oman and India, in the context of ardent bilateral relations binding the two countries. His Majesty the Sultan received the message when he gave an audience to Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Republic of India, at Al Baraka Palace today. During the meeting, the guest conveyed to His Majesty ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Djibouti Muscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Guelleh. His Majesty also wished the people of Djibouti further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Eid Al Adha Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 26 Jun (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 a 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 ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Tax Agreement between Oman, Egypt Muscat, 25 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 43/2023 on the ratification of an agreement between the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The decree deals with the elimination of double taxation for income tax, as well as the prevention and avoidance of tax evasion, signed in Cairo on 22 My 2023—after presenting the same before the Shura Council. It reads as follows: Article (1) ratifies the above-mentioned agreement in accordance ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Madagascar Muscat, 25 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Andry Rajoelina of the Republic of Madagascar on his country's Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Rajoelina and the people of Madagascar. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Exchanges Eid Al Adha Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Islamic Countries Muscat, 25 Jun (ONA) --- On the advent of Eid Al Adha 1444 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 and best wishes to them and the peoples of their countries. His Majesty 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 and similar ...

HM The Sultan Greets Duke of LuxembourgMuscat, 22 Jun (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Duke Henri of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on the occasion of his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to Duke Henri, and the friendly people of his country further progress and prosperity.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors’ Credentials Muscat, 21 Jun (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: - Yahaya Lawal, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Sultanate of Oman.- Robert Rostek, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Sultanate of Oman. - Archbishop Nicolas Henry Marie Denis Thevenin, Ambassador of the Vatican to the ...

HM The Sultan Issues Three Royal Decrees Muscat, 20 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 40/2023 promulgates the Water and Wastewater Sector Regulation Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. Article (1) states that the provisions of the Water and Wastewater Sector Regulation Law attached to this decree shall be enforced. Article (2) instructs the Chairman of Board of Directors of the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) to issue the bylaws/regulations and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors’ Credentials Muscat, 20 Jun (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: - Guillermo Emilio Nielsen, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Sultanate of Oman. - Eitvydas Bajarūnas, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the Sultanate of Oman. - Ingrid Amer, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Sultanate of ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors’ Credentials Muscat, 19 Jun (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: - Lenka Mihalikova, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Sultanate of Oman. - Pascal Huber Gregoire, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Sultanate of Oman. - Alfred Gakuba Kalisa, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Sultanate of ...

Royal Decree Appoints Undersecretary for Foreign MinistryMuscat, 15 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. 39/2023 appointing an Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, reading as follows:Article (1) appoints Khalid Hashil Al Muselhi as Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue.—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Luncheon in Honour of Ruler of Ras Al KhaimahMuscat, 13 Jun (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted a luncheon in honour of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and the delegation accompanying him.Later, His Majesty the Sultan bid farewell to Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a safe return back home. His Majesty the Sultan also wished the UAE further progress and prosperity. For his part, Sheikh Saud expressed his deep ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Ruler of Ras Al KhaimahMuscat, 13 Jun (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Baraka Palace today to Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, along with his accompanying delegation.During the audience, His Majesty the Sultan and Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi discussed relations binding the two countries. They explored various aspects of cooperation aimed at serving the mutual interests of Omani and UAE peoples. They also touched on a ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of the PhilippinesMuscat, 11 Jun (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Republic of the Philippines on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Marcos Jr. and the friendly people of his country.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of RussiaMuscat, 11 Jun (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Putin, and further progress and prosperity to the friendly Russian people.—- Ends/Khalid ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Jordan Muscat, 8 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on his accession to the throne anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to King Abdullah II. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the almighty for the return of this and similar occasions while the people of Jordan realize aspirations of further progress and prosperity. ...

Royal Decree Appoints Oman’s Permanent Representative to UNWTO Muscat, 7 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 38/2023 appointing a Permanent Representative for the Sultanate of Oman to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, reading as follows: Article (1) appoints Omar Said Al Kathiri, Oman’ Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, as a Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the World Tourism Organization in Madrid. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazetteand ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of SwedenMuscat, 5 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Carl XVI Gustaf of the Kingdom of Sweden on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere appreciation to King Carl XVI, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Sweden further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Queen of DenmarkMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Queen Margrethe II of the Kingdom of Denmark on her country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to Queen Margrethe II. His Majesty also wished the people of Denmark further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of JordanMuscat, 4 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on his country’s 77th Independence Day anniversary.In the cable, King Abdullah expressed his appreciation for His Majesty's fraternal feelings that embody the advanced relations binding the two countries. He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty. He also prayed for the Omani people to achieve their ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Appointing Oman’s Permanent Representative to ASEAN Muscat, 1 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal decree No. 35/2023 appointing a Permanent Representative for the Sultanate of Oman to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reading as follows: Article (1) appoints Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Salim Al Shanfari, Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, as the Sultanate of Oman’s Permanent Representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Article (2) says that this ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of ItalyMuscat, 1 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Mattarella, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of Italy further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decreeon Conducting Military PromotionsMuscat, 1 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued a Royal Decree No. 34/2023 on conducting military promotions, reading as follows:Article (1) promotes Brigadier Abdulaziz Abdullah Badr Al Manthri and Brigadier Sultan Mohammed Nassir Al Ma’amari to the rank of Major General.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced on its date of issue.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Affirms That Sultan Haitham City is An Initiative for Future City LayoutsMuscat, 31 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik said, during the ceremony marking the inauguration of Sultan Haitham City at Al Baraka Palace today, that futuristic planning he witnessed was inspiring and would constitute an initiative for layouts in subsequent stages.His Majesty the Sultan congratulated Omani designers and intellectuals. He hoped they would have a mark in all parts of Oman.His Majesty the Sultan stressed that man is capable of overcoming all challenges. He added that the ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers Meeting Muscat, 31 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Baraka Palace today.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the bounties of security, stability and progress with which He endowed Oman. He prayed to the Almighty to eternalize these bounties and grant all health, welfare and success in what they aspire for.Then, His Majesty the Sultan reviewed local, regional and international conditions.On the domestic front, ...

  HM The Sultan Presides Over Inauguration of “Sultan Haitham City” at Al Baraka PalaceMuscat, 31 May (ONA) --- By the grace of the Almighty Allah and His divine support, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the inaugural ceremony of the “Sultan Haitham City” at Al Baraka Palace today.When His Majesty the Sultan arrived at the inauguration hall, he was received by Dr. Khalfan bin Said Al Shu’aili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.Then, His Majesty listened to a complete description of the smart futuristic city. The demonstration showcased a model of ...

HM The Sultan Returns Home Muscat, 29 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today, concluding an official two-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which he conducted talks with the Iranian President and Leader of the Revolution. 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 Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, HH Sayyid Taimour bin Asa’ad Al Said, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ...

HM The Sultan Concludes Iran Visit Tehran, 29 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Tehran this afternoon, following an official two-day visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at Mehrabad International Airport by Mohammed Mokhber, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ehsan Khandozi, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs (Head of the Mission of Honour), Ali Najafi Khoshroudi, Ambassador of Iran to Oman and Ibrahim bin Ahmed Al Mu’aini, Ambassador of Oman to Iran. Meanwhile, His ...