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HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Ireland

         Muscat, Mar 16 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Michael Daniel Higgins of Ireland on the occasion of his country's National Day.           In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Higgins and the friendly people of Ireland further progress and ...

Delegated by HM the Sultan, State Minister and Governor of Musandam to Patronize over Final Match of HM Socer Cup

    Muscat, Mar.11 (ONA) ---- Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al- Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Musandam, will patronize over the final match of His Majesty the Sultan’s Football Cup for the sports season 2019/2020, on Friday April 17th 2020 at Khasab Sports Stadium in the Governorate of Musandam.    The Ministry of Sports Affairs coordinated with the Oman Football Association to prepare all the necessary measures required to make this precious occasion a success. --- ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Mauritius

  Muscat, Mar 11 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of the Republic of Mauritius on the occasion of his country's National Day.           In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Roopun and his country's friendly ...

HM The Sultan Condoles King of KSA

       Muscat, Mar 11 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the death of Prince Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Faisal al-Saud.        In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Salman, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the bereaved's soul in peace and grant his family patience. --- ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Egyptian President

       Muscat, Mar 11 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received a written message from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt related to the bilateral relations between the two brotherly courtiers and matters of common interest.  The message was handed over to His Majesty the Sultan by Sameh Shoukry, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt when His Majesty gave an audience to him at Al Alam Palace today.    During the audience, the guest conveyed greetings of President el-Sisi to His Majesty the Sultan, along ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors Credentials

        Muscat, Mar 11 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received separately at Al Alam Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors of the sisterly and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate.                       His Majesty received credentials of the following ambassadors:   -Li Lingbing, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, accredited to the Sultanate.   -Abdulwali Ali Ahmed, Extraordinary and ...

HM The Sultan Issues 10 Royal Decrees

            Muscat, Mar 9 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik today issued ten Royal decrees reading as follows:   Royal Decree No. 14/2020 appoints a Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.   Article (1) appoints Sayyid Shihab Bin Tarik Bin Taimour al-Said as Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.   Article (2) stipulates that the Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, where it pertains to the Ministry of Defence, shall have the powers and prerogatives of Head of Unit as stated in laws, systems and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors Credentials

Muscat, Mar 9 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received separately at Al Alam Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors of the sisterly and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate.          His Majesty received credentials of the following ambassadors:    -Albert Samaha, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of President General Michel Aoun of the Lebanese Republic, accredited to the Sultanate.   -Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Ka’abi, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from KSA King

Muscat, Mar 9 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in reply to His Majesty's condolences cable on the death of Prince Talal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.        In his cable, King Salman expressed his thanks for His Majesty the Sultan's generous feelings and sincere prayers, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest the bereaved's soul in peace and protect His Majesty against ...

HM The Sultan Receives Ambassadors Credentials

Muscat, Mar 8 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received separately at Al Alam Palace today credentials of a number of ambassadors of the sisterly and friendly countries accredited to the Sultanate.                         His Majesty received credentials of the following ambassadors:    -Dr. Khalid bin Saleh, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi of the Republic of Yemen accredited to the ...

Delegated by HM the Sultan, RCA Secretary-General Patronizes over Annual Camel Race Conclusion

Sohar, Mar 5 (ONA) ---- Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, Nasr bin Hamoud Al-Kindi, Secretary-General of the Royal Court Affairs (RCA), today patronized at Sohar race course in the Governorate of North Al Batina over the conclusion of the annual camel race.       The race was organized by the Oman Camel Racing Federation.   Four rounds were held in the closing day. Their results come as follows: The first round allocated for "Al-Thanaya" camels. Al-Shaheenia, owned by the Royal Camel Corps, trained by Sultan bin Hamoud Al-Jahafi, won the first ...

HM Confers Medals of Excellent Service, Royal Commendation on Officers

Muscat, Mar 5 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has granted medals of Excellent Service and Royal Commendation on a number of officers, non-commissioned officers and cadets of the Ministry of Defence, the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO). The ceremony was presided over by Sayyid Badr bin Saud al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs, at Bait Al Falaj Camp. Sayyid Badr conferred the medals on the honoured personnel in appreciation for their sincere service and self-denial in performing their national ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

           Muscat, Mar 5 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.             The message was received by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al-Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court when he received in his office today Mohammed bin Sultan al-Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to the Sultanate.             The meeting ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Ghana

       Muscat, Mar 5 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana on the occasion of his country's Independence Anniversary.          In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations along with his best wishes to President Akufo-Addo and the friendly people of ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Participants of ITPF GA Meeting

          Muscat, Mar 4 (ONA) --- Participants in meetings of the General Assembly (GA) of the International Tent-Pegging Federation (ITPF) sent a cable of thanks to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik. They expressed their sincere thanks and gratitude for the Sultanate's hosting of these meetings. They valued the major role undertaken by the Sultanate in supporting ITPF, which had a great impact in popularizing this sport locally, regionally and internationally.           The participant concluded their cable by ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Indian President

  Muscat, Mar 4 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik  has received a cable of thanks from President Ram Nath Kovind of the Republic of India, in reply to His Majesty's congratulatory cable on the occasion of his country's 71st  Republic Day.   In his cable, President Kovind expressed his utmost thanks and appreciation for His Majesty the Sultan's congratulations. He affirmed his keenness to strengthen the existing relations between the two friendly countries, wishing His Majesty good health and happiness. --- ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to KSA Deputy Defence Minister

         Muscat, Mar 4 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Alam Palace today to Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, Deputy Minister of Defence in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).      During the audience, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Defence conveyed greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the KSA to His Majesty the Sultan along with his best wishes of permanent health and happiness to His Majesty, and the Omani people further progress and ...

Office of HM the Sultan’s Advisor for Cultural Affairs, Oman Post Sign MoU

Muscat, Mar 3 (ONA) ---- The Office of His Majesty the Sultan’s Advisor for Cultural Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Post in the field of electronic buying of books and publications of the office through an electronic platform owned by Oman Post.        The memorandum was signed by Hassan bin Abdullah Al Jabri, Director of the Archaeological Sites Department, Acting Director General of the Office of His Majesty’s Adviser for Cultural Affairs, and Abdulmalik bin Abdulkarim Al-Balushi, CEO of Oman ...

HM The Sultan Presides Over Council of Ministers Meeting

Muscat, Mar 3 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik today presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Council’s premises here.        The meeting began with an oath-taking ceremony during which members of the Council of Ministers were sworn in before His Majesty the Sultan.        At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the bounties, riches, security and stability that the Almighty bestowed on Oman.        His Majesty the ...

Before HM The Sultan, Members of Council of Ministers Take Oath

      Muscat, Mar 3 (ONA) --- Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, their highness and excellency members of the Council of Ministers took oath of office at the Council of Ministers' premises here today.      Also, before His Majesty the Sultan, Sayyid Fatik bin Fahr bin Taimour al-Said, Special Envoy of His Majesty the Sultan, and Sheikh Sabbaa bin Hamdan bin Sabbaa al-Sa'adi, Secretary-General of the Higher Committee for National Day Celebrations, took oath of office. --- ...

HM The Sultan Condoles King of Bahrain

          Muscat, Mar 2 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, on the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salman al-Khalifa.                  In his cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Hamad, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the bereaved's soul in peace in paradise and grant his ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to UK Foreign Secretary

Muscat, Mar 2 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Alam Palace this afternoon to Dominic Raab, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom (UK).     The audience discussed aspects of the existing bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries within the framework of the strong relations binding them. It also touched on matters of common interest.     The audience was attended by Yousef bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Hamish Cowell, UK Ambassador to the Sultanate and the delegation accompanying ...

HM The Sultan Issues 10 Royal Decrees

       Muscat, Mar.01 (ONA) ---- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik today issued 10 Royal decrees reading as follows:    Royal Decree No.4/2020 on the promulgation of the Internal Security Service Law. Article (1) stipulates that the provisions of the law attached to this decree shall apply to Internal Security Service. Article (2) states that the Head of the Internal Security Service shall issue regulations/bylaws and decisions necessary for the implementation of the Law attached to this decree.  Till then, the existing regulations, bylaws and ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait

         Muscat, Mar 1 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jabir al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait in reply to His Majesty's congratulatory cable on the occasion of his country's National day.          In his cable, Sheikh Sabah expressed his best wishes of good health and well-being to His Majesty the Sultan. He also expressed his happiness over the participation of the Sultanate and its people in celebrations of the State of Kuwait. He affirmed ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Chairman of Bosnian Presidency

         Muscat, Mar 1 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Zeljko Komsic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of his country's Independence Anniversary.             In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Komsic and his country's friendly ...

HM the Sultan Receives Thanks and Gratitude Cable from IGRC 2020 Participants

Muscat, Feb 27 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a cable of thanks and gratitude from the participants in the International Gas Union Research Conference 2020 (IGRC), themed "Gas Innovations for a Sustainable Future", which was held in Muscat during February 24 to 26, 2020, for the first time in the Middle East.           In their cable, they expressed their utmost thanks and gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality they received, which had a great impact on the success of the ...

HM The Sultan Condoles King of KSA

Muscat, Feb 27 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the death of Prince Talal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.           In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Salman, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest the bereaved's soul in peace in paradise and grant his family patience. --- ...

HM The Sultan Gives Audience to GCC Secretary-General

Muscat, Feb 26 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Alam Palace today to Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak al-Hajraf, GCC Secretary-General to offer greetings to His Majesty the Sultan on the occasion of the GCC Secretary-General's assuming his new post.     His Majesty wished him and the GCC march permanent success to achieve further hopes and aspiration of the GCC peoples.          On his turn, the GCC Secretary-General expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Emperor of Japan

Muscat, Feb 26 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of his country's National Day.         In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to Emperor Naruhito and the friendly people of Japan further progress and ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Egyptian President

     Muscat, Feb 25 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the death of the former Egyptian president Mohammed Hosni Mubarak.       In his cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to President el-Sissi, the bereaved's family and the brotherly people of Egypt, praying to the Almighty Allah to rest his soul in peace and grant his family patience. --- ...