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HM The Sultan Meets Ali Khamenei Tehran, 29 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met today with Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Revolution in the Islamic Republic of Iran at his office in Tehran. The meeting was attended by the Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations. They underscored their keenness to enhance the historical relations between the two countries’ peoples. The meeting also touched on several matters of mutual interest. The meeting was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, Iranian President Hosts DinnerTehran, 28 May (ONA) --- Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran hosted an official dinner at Sadabad Palace in Tehran this evening in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.The dinner was attended by the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan. It was also attended from the Iranian side by some ministers and senior officials.—— Ends/AH ...

His Majesty The Sultan, Iranian President Hold Session of TalksTehran, May 28 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a session of talks at the Iranian presidential building in Tehran today.The session dealt with various aspects of bilateral cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two leaders also exchanged views on a number of current issues of common concern in the backdrop of developments on the regional and international arenas.The meeting was attended, on the Omani side, ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in the Islamic Republic of IranTehran, 28 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on a two-day official visit.An official reception ceremony was held in honour of His Majesty the Sultan. Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan’s motorcade at the presidential building of Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, headed the welcoming party. The Iranian President wished His Majesty the Sultan and his accompanying delegation a happy stay.Then, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi accompanied His Majesty ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for Iran Muscat, 28 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today for the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit, during which he will meet the Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. The visit, made in response to an invitation by the Iranian President, underscores the advanced relations between the two countries. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off 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 ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of GeorgiaMuscat, 25 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia on her country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Zourabichvili, wishing her continuous good health and wellbeing. His Majesty also wished the people of Georgia further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Iran this Sunday Muscat, 24 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran this Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court today. The statement reads as follows: “In culmination of the ties of friendship between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official two-day visit to Iran with effect from Sunday, 28 May 2023, in response to an invitation from the Iranian President, Dr. ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 24 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (32/2023) on ratifying the air services agreement between the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Tajikistan, signed in Muscat on 15 March, 2023. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its data of ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of JordanMuscat, 24 May (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 country’s 77th Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Abdullah, wishing him good health, happiness and a long life. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty for the return of this and similar occasions on King Abdullah while the people of Jordan realize further aspirations of progress and ...

HM The Greets Argentinian PresidentMuscat, 24 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Alberto Fernández of the Argentine Republic on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments to President Fernández, wishing him good health and happiness. His Majesty also wished the people of the Argentine Republic further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of EritreaMuscat, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea on his country’s Independence Anniversary.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and welfare. His Majesty also wished the people of Eritrea further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thank Cable from President of SenegalMuscat, 23 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal in reply to His Majesty's greetings cable to him on his country's National Day.In the cable, President Macky Sall expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty's heartfelt sentiments. He wished His Majesty good health, wellbeing and continuous success. He also wished the relations between the two countries further development and growth. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Returns Home Muscat, 22 May (ONA) —- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home this evening, concluding an official two-day visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt in response to an invitation from President Abdul Fattah el Sisi.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 Central Bank of Oman (CBO), Sheikh ...

HM The Sultan Leaves Cairo Cairo, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Cairo this afternoon, following an official two-day visit during which he met President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at Cairo International Airport by the Egyptian President. His Majesty was also seen off by Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League. Meanwhile, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of ...

HM The Sultan Visits New Administrative Capital in CairoCairo, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today visited the new administrative capital in Cairo. He was accompanied during the visit by Dr. Assem Al Jazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities (Head of the Mission of Honour). The visit comes within the context of His Majesty the Sultan’s official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.His Majesty the Sultan went on tour of the facilities of the new administrative capital, including the government quarter. He took note of the yard of the Grand ...

HM The Sultan Meets Egyptian PresidentCairo, 22 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at his residence in the Qubba Palace in Cairo today with President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed areas of cooperation between the two countries and opportunities of boosting them towards broader horizons in a manner that serves the joint interests of the two countries’ peoples. They also touched on several matters of common concern.The fraternal meeting was attended by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime ...

In Honour of HM The Sultan, President of Egypt Hosts DinnerCairo, 21 May (ONA) --- President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted an official dinner at El-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo this evening, in honour of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.The dinner was attended by the official delegations of the Omani and Egyptian sides.--- Ends/Sooban ...

HM The Sultan, Egyptian President Exchange DecorationsCairo, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt have exchanged orders at El-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo this evening, marking His Majesty’s visit to Egypt.The Egyptian President conferred on His Majesty the Sultan the “Order of the Nile”, which is Egypt’s most supreme accolade. The conferment of the Order demonstrates the President’s deep appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan and incarnates the deep-rooted historical relations binding Oman and ...

HM The Sultan, Egyptian President Hold Official Talks Cairo, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt held an official session of talks at El-Ittihadiya Palacein Cairo this evening. At the outset of the session, the Egyptian President reiterated his heartfelt welcome for His Majesty the Sultan as a dear guest of Egypt and its people. He wished His Majesty the Sultan and his official delegation a happy stay. On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan reciprocated the kind sentiments, thanking ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in EgyptCairo, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today arrived in the Arab Republic of Egypt on a two-day official visit.When His Majesty the Sultan’s plane touched ground at Cairo International Airport, President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt headed the welcoming party that greeted His Majesty the Sultan at the foot of the ramp. Also present at the reception were Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League and members of the Embassy of ...

HM The Sultan Heads to EgyptMuscat, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading to the Arab Republic of Egypt on an official two-day visit, during which he will meet President Abdul Fattah el Sisi.The visit, made in response to an invitation by the Egyptian President, reflects the advance historical relations between the two countries. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off 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 ...

HM The Sultan Greets Chairman of Yemeni Presidential Leadership CouncilMuscat, 21 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Al-Alimi, praying to Allah the Almighty to grant him success to achieve all hopes and aspirations for the Yemeni people. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Promulgating School Education LawMuscat, 18 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 31/2023 promulgating the School Education Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. The Royal decree reads as follows:Article (1) states that the School Education Law attached to this decree shall be enforced.Article (2) states that the Minister of Education shall issue the executive regulation for the attached law. The minister also issues the bylaws and decisions necessary for the implementation of the ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of KazakhstanMuscat, 18 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on his 70th Birthday anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. His Majesty also wished the people of Kazakhstan further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan to Visit Egypt this Sunday Muscat, 17 May (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt this Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court today. The statement reads as follows: “In continuation of the historical relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on an official two-day visit to Egypt with effect from Sunday, 21 May 2023, in response to an invitation from President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of NorwayMuscat, 16 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Harald V of the Kingdom of Norway 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 Harald V. His Majesty also wished the people of Norway further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

National Media Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness About Organ Donation Muscat, 9 May (ONA) -- The Omani Association for Organ Donation today outlined its national media campaign aimed to raise public awareness about organ donation. Through the "Shifa" application of the Ministry of Health, the campaign targets the registration of 100,000 donors in its first year. This was unveiled during a press conference held by the Omani Association for Organ Transplantation. Dr. Noreen Yousef Al Balushi, Liver and Pancreas Surgery Consultant, specialist in Organ Transplants, ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal Decrees Muscat, 9 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (28/2023) on endorsing the organizational structure of the Foreign Ministry. Article (1) endorses the organizational structure of the Foreign Ministry as per the annex attached to this decree. Article (2) cancels Royal Decree No. 69/2009 on the endorsement of the Foreign Ministry’s organizational structure, as well as all that contradicts this decree or contravenes its provisions. ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of RwandaMuscat, 7 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda on victims of the floods that swept through his country.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sympathies to President Paul Kagame, families of the victims and the people of Rwanda, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Promulgating Higher Education Law Muscat, 4 May (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 27/2023 on the promulgation of the Higher Education Law, after presenting the same before the Council of Oman. The Royal decree reads as follows: Article (1) states that the provisions of the Higher Education Law attached to this decree shall be applied. Article (2) states that the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation shall issue the executive bylaw/regulation of the attached law, as well as the ...