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HM The Sultan Greets King of JordanMuscat, 29 Jan (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 birthday. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments to King Abdullah II, wishing him good health and a long life. 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. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of AustraliaMuscat, 25 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to General David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia on his country's National Day.In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to Governor-General Hurley. His Majesty also wished the people of Australia further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Thuraiya/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of India Muscat, 25 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on his country’s Republic Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Murmu. His Majesty also wished the people of India further progress and prosperity. --- Ends/Anas ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Agreement on Linking GCC Systems of Payment Muscat, 24 Jan (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 6/2023 ratifying the “Agreement on the System of Linking Payment Systems of Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States”, endorsed in the city of Al Ula on 5 January 2021. Article (1) states that the abovementioned agreement shall be ratified in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit the Ratification Document for the abovementioned agreement in line ...

HM Receives Thanks Cable from Participants in Oman Environment Sustainability Conference Muscat, 18 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks and gratitude from the participants in Oman Environment Sustainability Conference, which was held in Muscat during 16-18 January. In their cable, the participants expressed their utmost thanks to His Majesty the Sultan for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to them. They lauded the development witnessed by Oman in the environmental sector and natural resources in light of the ...

HM The Sultan Back Home Muscat, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home today after taking part in the fraternal meeting that brought together leaders of some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan was accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Sayyid Dr. Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Ambassador of ...

HM The Sultan Concludes Visit to UAE Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA)—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after taking part in the fraternal meeting with leaders of some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt. His Majesty the Sultan was seen off at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and a number of senior UAE officials. Upon his departure at Abu Dhabi, His Majesty the Sultan sent a cable of thanks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Majesty expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome ...

HM The Sultan Participates in Fraternal Meeting of GCC, Jordan, Egypt Leaders Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik took part, here today, in the fraternal meeting that brought together leaders from some GCC states, Jordan and Egypt. His Majesty the Sultan’s participation stems from a conviction in the significance of such fraternal meetings and their fruitful outcome that contributes to realizing the aspirations of their countries’ peoples. The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan. ...

HM The Sultan Arrives in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 18 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was at the head of the welcoming party that received His Majesty the Sultan at the foot of the ramp when the Royal aircraft touched ground at the Presidential Airport here. His Majesty was also received by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed ...

HM The Sultan Leaves for UAEMuscat, 18 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here today heading for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to take part in the fraternal meeting between the leaders of the GCC states, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt.The meeting is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi later today.His Majesty the Sultan is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al ...

HM The Sultan to Leave for UAE tomorrow Muscat, 17 Jan (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow Wednesday. A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court today, reading as follows: “His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will leave tomorrow for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in response to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s invitation to His Majesty to take part in a fraternal meeting between GCC Leaders, King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of ...

Royal Decree Ratifies Protocol of Amending Air Services Agreement between Oman, Turkey Muscat, 17 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (5/2023) ratifying the protocol of amending the air services agreement between the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Turkey, signed in Montreal on 29 September 2022. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned protocol 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 Thanked by Chairman of Sudan Interim Sovereignty CouncilMuscat, 17 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Lt.Gen Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in the Republic of Sudan, in response to His Majesty's cable of greetings on the occasion of Sudan’s 67th Independence Anniversary.In his cable, Al Burhan expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan’s sincere sentiments. He wished His Majesty good health and the Omani people further development and growth. ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings Cables on Accession Day AnniversaryMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received cables of greetings from monarchs and leaders of Arab and friendly countries, crown princes and senior officials of brotherly and friendly countries on the anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to Power in Oman.They expressed their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan, praying to the Almighty Allah to perpetuate bounties of health and happiness for His Majesty the Sultan and to realize Omani people’s aspirations for further ...

HM The Sultan Confers Royal Commendation Order on Some Omani Persons Muscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred Order of Royal Commendation “Second Class” on a number of Omani persons in appreciation of their outstanding contribution in several fields. The medals were handed over by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court when he received the honored persons. Recipients of the medals are the following: - Sheikh Hamoud Humaid Hamad Al Sawafi in the field of community initiatives and social responsibility. ...

HM The Sultan Receives Greetings from Omani OfficialsMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- Upon the advent of the historic date of 11 January, anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Accession to Power in Oman, His Majesty the Sultan received greetings from a number of Omani officials on this dear national occasion.They reiterated their loftiest sentiments of gratitude and allegiance to His Majesty the Sultan, hoisting high the banner of Oman’s Renewed Renaissance.They wished His Majesty the Sultan a long life, praying to the Almighty Allah for auspicious comebacks of this ...

Royal Orders Issued on HM The Sultan’s Accession DayMuscat, 11 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal orders on the anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession Day.The Diwan of Royal Court released a statement to this effect reading as follows:“In celebration of the 11th of January, anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Day of Accession to power in Oman, His Majesty the Sultan issued Royal orders to provide financial support to charity teams operating within Social Development Committees in all the Wilayats of Oman and honour ...

HM The Sultan Issues Royal Decree Muscat, 10 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 4/2023 endorsing the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, reading as follows:Article (1) endorses the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, in accordance with the version attached to this decree.Article (2) instructs the departments concerned to deposit the official document ...

HM The Sultan Pardons Prisoners Muscat, 10 Jan (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 121 prisoners, 57 of them are foreigners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The Royal pardon coincides with the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day, in consideration of families of the prisoners. --- Ends/AG/AB ...

Oman To Celebrate Anniversary of HM The Sultan’s Accession to Power on 11 JanuaryMuscat, 9 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman will mark the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day on 11 January.His Majesty the Sultan’s fervent determination, coupled with Omani people’s support to the leader of Renewed Renaissance, played a positive role in overcoming the challenges and revitalizing the march of nation building.This was affirmed by His Majesty the Sultan when he delivered the Royal speech in 2022 in which he said, “We are confident that you all perceive the ...

HM The Sultan Confers Medal of Royal Commendation on Senior Police OfficersMuscat, 5 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, today conferred the Medal of Royal Commendation, Excellent Service and Proficiency on a number of senior officers of the Royal Oman Police (ROP)HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, pinned the medals on the meritorious officers. The ceremony was held at the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences as part of celebrations marking the ROP Day.HH Sayyid Theyazin congratulated the ...

HM The Sultan Chairs Council of Ministers MeetingMuscat, 3 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace today.At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Allah, the Almighty, for the bounties He has bestowed on Oman and its loyal people. His Majesty the Sultan expressed gratitude to Allah for the accomplishments made in all spheres of life in Oman. He invoked the Almighty to perpetuate these riches, praying that all efforts would meet with success in realizing the good of the ...

Before HM The Sultan, Ambassadors Take Oath of Office Muscat, 3 Jan (ONA)— Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a number of ambassadors took the oath of office at Al Barakah Palace today. They were: Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Shanfari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Eng. Nasser bin Said Al Munawari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, Issa bin Saleh Al Shaibani, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Republic of India. The oath taking ceremony was attended by Foreign Minister Sayyid ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Philippines Muscat, 3 Jan (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 floods and landslides which devastated several parts of the Philippines. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to President Ferdinand, families of the victims and the people of the Philippines. --- ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Kazakhstan Muscat, 2 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on being re-elected for a new presidential term.In the cable, President Tokayev expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments. He also wished His Majesty good health and wellbeing and the Omani people further progress and prosperity. The President of Kazakhstan also wished the bilateral relations ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Swiss Confederation Muscat, 2 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Alain Berset of the Swiss Confederation on being elected as his country’s President. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Dr. Alain in leading the people of his country towards further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 1 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. 2/2023 ascribes the public utility status to the project of constructing a dam for protection against flood water in Wadi Adoubab (Project A1B) in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar.Article (1) states that the project of constructing a dam for protection against floods in Wadi Adoubab (Project A1B) in the Wilayat of Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar, as defined in the memo and diagram attached to this decree, is ...

Royal Decree Ratifies State’s General Budget 2023 Muscat, 1 Jan (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal decree No. (1/2023) on the ratification of the State’s General Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, after the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1) ratifies the State’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 according to the tables attached to this decree. Article (2) instructs all units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other public legal entities to implement the provisions of this decree, each within the scope ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of ChinaMuscat, 28 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks from President Xi Jinping Of the People’s Republic of China in reply to His Majesty’s congratulatory cable on the occasion of being re-elected as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. In the cable, President Xi Jinping expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and success to his Majesty. He also affirmed his keenness to develop the bilateral strategic partnership to serve the two countries and their ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from President of IranMuscat, 28 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a written message from President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The message deals with areas of cooperation between Oman and Iran in various fields.It was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan by Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, when his Majesty gave him an audience at Al Barakah Palace today.The Minister conveyed greetings of the Iranian President to His Majesty and the Omani ...