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HM The Sultan Greets King of Belgians Muscat, 21 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Phillippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of the Belgians on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan lauded the depth of bilateral relations and cooperation, wishing the Kingdom of Belgium progress, prosperity and the realization of further achievements. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cables from Emir of Qatar, President of Djibouti Muscat, 20 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar in response to His Majesty’s cable of greetings on the occasion of the anniversary of his ascension to the throne. His Majesty the Sultan also received a cable of thanks from President Ismaïl Omar Guellehof the Republic of Djibouti in response to His Majesty’s cable of greetings on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In the ...

The Honourable Lady Congratulates GED Students Muscat, 17 Jul (ONA) --- Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman has addressed a message of congratulations to distinguished students in the General Education Diploma (GED) and those accepted to higher education institutions. The message reads as follows: "With feelings of joy and delight, we congratulate you, our dear sons and daughters, on your success and excellence in the General Education Diploma. We look forward to this being a key to achieving the honor ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates President of Suriname Muscat, 17 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to PresidentJennifer Geerlings-Simons on being elected and sworn-in as President of the Republic of Suriname. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Jennifer, wishing her success in leading the people of her country and to achieve further stability and prosperity. His Majesty wished the bilateral relations further expansion and growth. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Iraq Muscat, 17 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid of the Republic of Iraq on the fire which broke out in a hypermarket at Al Kut city, Wasit Governorate, in eastern Iraq. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to President Dr. Abdul Latif, families of the victims and the Iraqi people on this tragic incident, praying to Allah the Almighty for a speedy recovery for the injured and to spare their country from further unfortunate ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from President of Rwanda Muscat, 17 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda in response to His Majesty’s cable of greetings on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In the cable, President Kagame expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiment. He wished the cooperation and partnership relations between Oman and Rwanda further growth and expansion in various sectors to serve the interests of the two countries’ ...

HM The Sultan Condoles President of Nigeria Muscat, 14 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the death of the former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to President Bola and the people of Nigeria. ---Ends/AG ...

Royal Decree Amends Provisions of Social Protection Law Muscat, 13 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 60/2025 on amending some provisions of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 on the promulgation of the Social Protection Law. It reads as follows: Article (1) says that the provisions of Clauses (2), (3), and (5) of Article Six of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 shall be replaced with the following texts: 2- The provisions of the branch on insurance for work injuries and occupational diseases for non-Omani workers under the attached law shall ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of France Muscat, 13 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan lauded the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries. His Majesty also wished France stability and prosperity and the realization of further achievements. ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Muscat, 10 Jul (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 on the death of Princess Bazah bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest her deceased soul in peace in paradise and to grant her family the patience to bear the loss. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Mongolia Muscat, 10 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükhof Mongolia on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of continued success to President Ukhnaagiin to achieve further stability and prosperity for the people of his country. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Receives Thanks Cable from Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 10 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait in response to His Majesty’s cable of condolences on the death of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al Nasser Al Mubarak Al Sabah. In the cable, the Emir expressed his sincere appreciation for His Majesty’s heartfelt sentiments, praying to Allah the almighty to bless His Majesty and to grant him continuous good health and wellbeing. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of South Sudan Muscat, 8 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments, wishing South Sudan continuous stability and ...

HM The Sultan Meets King CharlesIII in Windsor CastleLondon, 4 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, today with King Charles III of the United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Head of the Commonwealth.The meeting took place within the context of His Majesty’s current private visit to the UK.During their meeting, His Majesty the Sultan and King Charles III reviewed the deep-rooted historical relations between their two friendly nations. The discussions focused on means of enhancing cooperation across various ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of USA Muscat, 3 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Donald Trump of the United States of America on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Trump. His Majesty also wished the American people further progress and prosperity and the bilateral relations further development and growth. ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Belarus Muscat, 2 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of further achievements to Belarus. His Majesty also wished the bilateral cooperation and partnership relations further growth and expansion in various sectors that serve mutual interests. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Condoles Emir of Kuwait Muscat, 1 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait on the death of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al Nasser Al Mubarak Al Sabah. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies to the Emir and the Al Sabah family. His Majesty also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased’s soul in peace in paradise and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets Presidents of Congo, Somalia, Burundi, Rwanda, Governor General of Canada Muscat, 30 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to PresidentFelix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes for Congo’s progress, development and stability under the leadership of President Felix Tshisekedi. His Majesty also wished the bilateral relations further growth in a manner that serves mutual ...

HM The Sultan Heads to UKMuscat, 29 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left here this morning heading to the United Kingdom (UK) on a private visit lasting several days.May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan in his journeys and grant him good health and wellbeing!—— Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from Austrian Chancellor Muscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria. During the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan and the Austrian Chancellor reviewed the sound relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Austria. They discussed ways to develop areas of cooperation and partnership in various sectors in a manner that achieves the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries. They also ...

Royal Decree Establishes Embassy for Oman in RomaniaMuscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree (No. 59/2025) on establishing an embassy for the Sultanate of Oman in Romania.Article (1) states that an embassy for the Sultanate of Oman shall be established in Romania.Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date of issue.--- Ends/Bishara ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of DjiboutiMuscat, 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 sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health and happiness to President Ismail. His Majesty also wished the people of Djibouti further progress and prosperity.--- Ends/AH ...

HM the Sultan Exchanges New Hijri Year Greetings with Leaders of Arab, Muslim CountriesMuscat, 26 Jun (ONA) --- On the occasion of the New Hijri Year 1447 AH and the anniversary of the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) Hijra, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings with leaders of Arab and Muslim countries.In his cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes for them, praying to Allah the Almighty for the return of this blessed occasion on them and their peoples, and to bestow upon the entire Islamic nation abundant blessings.In ...

HM The Sultan Congratulates Emir of Qatar Muscat, Jun 25 (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In the cable, His Majesty expressed his sincere sentiments along with his best wishes of success to Sheikh Tamim to serve interests of the Qatari people. His Majesty also wished the cooperation and partnership relations between Oman and Qatar further progress and expansion in various levels in a manner that ...

HM The Sultan Issues Two Royal DecreesMuscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree (No. 57/2025) amends the name of the “Secretariat General of the Tender Board” to the “Authority of Projects, Tenders and Local Content”, defines its competencies and approves its organizational structure.Article (1) amends the name of the “Secretariat General of the Tender Board” to the “Authority of Projects, Tenders and Local Content”, accords it a legal personality, fiscal and administrative autonomy. The ...

HM The Sultan Receives Phone Call from Iranian President Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a telephone call from President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The telephone call addressed concerning regional escalations amid recent developments and accompanying military tensions, with both leaders stressing the importance of maintaining regional security and stability. The two leaders emphasized the necessity for all parties to exercise restraint, prioritize wisdom and dialogue, and work earnestly to ...

HM The Sultan Holds Phone Call with Emir of Qatar Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today held a phone call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. During the telephone conversation, His Majesty the Sultan expressed the Sultanate of Oman's full solidarity with the State of Qatar, commending its wisdom in containing the repercussions of recent escalation. His Majesty reaffirmed Oman's categorical rejection of any actions threatening the security of states in the region or compromising their sovereignty and ...

HM The Sultan Greets Presidents of Croatia, Slovenia and MozambiqueMuscat, 24 Jun (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Zoran Milanovic of the Republic of Croatia on his country’s National Day. His Majesty the Sultan has also sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Natasa Pirc Musar of the Republic of Slovenia on her country’s Independence Anniversary.His Majesty has also sent a similar cable of greetings to President Daniel Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique on his country’s Independence Day. In the cables, His Majesty the ...

HM The Sultan, Netherlands Monarch Welcome Commencement of Iran-Israel Ceasefire Agreement Muscat, 24 Jun (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today made a telephone call to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. During the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan and King Willem-Alexander exchanged views about developments in the escalation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel and the serious ensuing outcomes, including the expansion of the attacks to Al Udeid Air Base in the State of Qatar. His Majesty the Sultan and the King of the ...

HM The Sultan, Jordanian Monarch Stress Need for Joint Efforts to De-escalate RegionL TensionsMuscat, 23 Jun (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik made a phone call today with King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the concerning developments in the region and their serious repercussions, particularly in the wake of recent US strikes targeting facilities inside the Islamic Republic of Iran.The two monarchs emphasized the necessity of combined regional and international efforts, along with enhanced ...