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HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from King of BahrainMuscat, 30 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in response to His Majesty's greetings cable on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, King Hamad expressed his appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan’s heartfelt sentiments. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty and grant him good health and wellbeing. King Hamad also prayed for the Omani people to realize aspirations of further ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of USAMuscat, 30 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 the death of the former US President Jimmy Carter.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased and the people of the USA. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of IndiaMuscat, 29 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the death of the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Droupadi Murmu, the family of the deceased and the people of India. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Issues Three Royal Decrees Muscat, 25 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (67/2024) on ratifying the air services agreement between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Republic of Suriname signed on 23 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 ...

HM The Sultan Makes Phone Call to King of BahrainMuscat, 24 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today made a telephone call to King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain.During the call, the two leaders discussed several topics and developments of mutual interest to the two countries. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of MauritaniaMuscat, 24 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in response to His Majesty’s cable of greetings on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of his country’s Independence.In the cable, the President of Mauritania expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, wishing him good health and happiness.He also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and prosperity, ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Libyan Presidential Council Muscat, 23 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi of the Libyan Presidential Council on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to President Al Menfi and the Libyan people. His Majesty also wished Libya security and stability and to achieve aspirations of progress and growth at all levels. --- ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Prince of MonacoMuscat, 22 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Prince Albert II of Monaco, in response to His Majesty's greetings cable on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, Prince Albert II wished His Majesty happiness, good health and a long life. He also wished the Sultanate of Oman further progress and ...

HM the Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of Angolan PresidentMuscat, 19 Dec (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse today, in honour of President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman.Prior to the dinner, His Majesty the Sultan and his spouse exchanged commemorative gifts with the President of Angola and his spouse.His Majesty presented President Lourenco with an Omani sword, while the President and his spouse reciprocated the gesture, ...

HM The Sultan, President of Angola Grace Signing of Agreement, MoUs Muscat, 19 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola today graced the signing of an agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Al Alam Palace, as part of the President’s official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The agreement provides for acquiring a stake in Angola’s Catoca and Luele mines. The first MoU deals with cooperation in the fields of energy between the two sides, while the second pertains to exploring opportunities for ...

HM The Sultan, President of Angola Hold Official Talks Muscat, 19 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola held an official session of talks at Al Alam Palace today. The session explored areas of cooperation and investment between the two countries in the mining, agriculture, food security, ports, logistics and renewable energy sectors. The session was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of ...

Angolan President Accorded Official Reception in Oman Muscat, 19 Dec (ONA) —— President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola was accorded an official reception at Al Alam Palace today, on the occasion of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman. Upon the arrival of the motorcade of the President at the courtyard of the palace, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received the Angolan President, welcoming him as a dear guest in the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty wished him and his accompanying delegation a successful visit. After that, His Majesty the Sultan accompanied the ...

HM The Sultan Issues Four Royal Decrees Muscat, 18 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued four Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal decree No. (63/2024) on ratifying the air services agreement between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the government of the Republic of Chile, signed in Kuala Lumpur on 24 October 2024. 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 Emir of Qatar Muscat, 17 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 long life to Sheikh Tamim. His Majesty also prayed to the Almighty Allah for the return of this occasion on him and the people of Qatar, at a time they have realized aspirations of further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Bhutan Muscat, 16 Dec (ONA) ---His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to King Wangchuck and the people of ...

HM the Sultan Hosts Dinner in Honour of Belarusian PresidentMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Palace guesthouse today, in honour of President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. Prior to the dinner, His Majesty the Sultan and the Belarusian President exchanged commemorative gifts. His Majesty presented President Lukashenko with an Omani dagger, while the President reciprocated the gesture, presenting His Majesty with a ...

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 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 aspirations of further progress and prosperity. His Majesty also wished the deep-rooted bilateral relations ...

HM The Sultan Greets Emir of KuwaitMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait on the anniversary of him assuming reins of power in his country. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to Sheikh Mishal, wishing him success in realizing further achievements and developments in the State of Kuwait in a manner that realizes the Kuwaiti peoples’ aspirations of further progress and prosperity.His Majesty also wished the relations of ...

HM The Sultan, President of Belarus Hold Official TalksMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus held an official session of talks at Al Alam Palace today.The session reviewed the advanced relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Belarus. It also explored means of promoting cooperation and partnership in the economic, investment, technological and medical fields in a manner that serves interests of the Omani and Belarusian peoples.The two leaders also discussed some matters of mutual ...

Belarusian President Accorded Official Reception at Al Alam PalaceMuscat, 15 Dec (ONA) —— President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus was accorded an official reception at Al Alam Palace today, on the occasion of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman.Before the arrival of the motorcade of the President at Al Alam Palace, a squadron of cavalry lined the two sides of the road heading to the gate of the palace.Upon the arrival at the courtyard of the palace, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received the Belarusian President, welcoming him as a dear guest in the Sultanate of ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Kenya Muscat, 12 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of success to President Dr. William Ruto in leading the people of Kenya and realizing further achievements. --- Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates King of Morocco Muscat, 12 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of the Kingdom winning a bid to participate in hosting matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco, wishing the Kingdom of Morocco success in this international sporting event participation. His Majesty also wished the Kingdom of Morocco success in achieving desired ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Crown PrinceMuscat, 12 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent two cables of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, on the occasion of the Kingdom winning a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.During the cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince and the Saudi people for the ...

HM The Sultan Hosts Dinner on SAF DayManah, Dec 11 (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, hosted a dinner at Hisn Al Shomoukh in the Wilayat of Manah this evening on the occasion of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) Day.The ceremony comes as a felicitation by His Majesty, the Supreme Commander, to all military formations and units of the Armed Forces on this glorious day.It symbolizes his Royal recognition for their great dedication in performing the sacred duty and safeguarding the national achievements to continue the march of building under the wise ...

HM The Sultan Receives Message of Greetings from Deputy PM for Defence Affairs Muscat, 11 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has received a message of greetings from HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, on the occasion of the Sultan's Armed Forces Day (SAF Day), which falls on 11 December every year. HH Sayyid Shihab expressed his sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan on this auspicious occasion, wishing him good health and long life. He prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty the ...

HM the Sultan Congratulates President-elect of Ghana Muscat, 11 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana on winning the presidential elections in his country. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to the President Mahama in leading the people of his country towards the realization of further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AH ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Tax Agreement between Oman, Estonia Muscat, 10 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 62/2024 on the ratification of an agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Estonia for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of financial evasion. The agreement was signed in Muscat on 27 October 2024. Article (1) ratifies the above-mentioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to Princess Hajah Masna Muscat, 9 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace today to Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam. During the audience, the princess conveyed greetings and best wishes of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people. On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan asked the princess to convey his greetings to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and his ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates King of Morocco Muscat, 9 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of the success of the surgery that he underwent. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, wellbeing, and a speedy recovery to King Mohammed VI. His Majesty also wished the people of Morocco further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/KH ...

HM the Sultan Congratulates President-elect of NamibiaMuscat, 8 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of winning the presidential elections of her country.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to the President-elect in leading the people of her country towards the realization of further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...