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HM The Sultan Condoles President of Ghana Muscat, 7 Aug (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana on the death of the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation and a number of Ghanaian government officials following a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, southern Ghana. His Majesty the Sultan expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incident, praying to Allah the Almighty to spare this friendly country the evil of accidents and ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Côte d'IvoireMuscat, 6 Aug (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, on his country’s National Day.In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of success to President Dr. Alassane in leading the people of his country and achieving further progress and prosperity.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets Governor-General of Jamaica Muscat, 5 Aug (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to Dr. Patrick Linton Allen, Governor-General of Jamaica, on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to the Governor-General. His Majesty also wished the people of Jamaica further progress and prosperity. ---Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Bolivia Muscat, 5 Aug (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Luis Alberto Arce of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, on his country’s Independence Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan wished Bolivia permanent stability and further progress. --- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Returns HomeMuscat, 3 Aug (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has returned home, following a private visit to the United Kingdom (UK).May the Almighty Allah grant His Majesty success to achieve further progress and accomplishments!- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Swiss Confederation Muscat, 31 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation on her country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to President Karin Keller-Sutter and the people of her country. His Majesty also wished the Swiss Confederation further progress and development and the bilateral relations further growth. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Benin Muscat, 31 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Patrice Talon and the people of his country. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Meets UK Prime MinisterLondon, 30 Jul (ONA) —— His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in London today.The meeting reviewed aspects of existing cooperation between the two countries and underscored their mutual commitment to strengthening the foundations of their strategic partnership and expanding its horizons across various economic, investment, and trade sectors. This aligns with their shared interests and the aspirations of their peoples toward further ...

HM The Sultan Greets King of Morocco Muscat, 29 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on occasion of the Throne Day anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to King Mohammed VI and the people of his country. His Majesty wished Morocco further progress and growth in various spheres. His Majesty the Sultan also expressed the Sultanate of Oman’s keenness to enhance bilateral relations and expand joint cooperation in a manner ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Peru Muscat, 27 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on her country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes to President Dina Boluarte and the people of her country. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Tunisia Muscat, 24 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Kais Saiedof theRepublic of Tunisia on his country’s Republic Day. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments and best wishes of success to President Kais Saied in leading the people of his country and realizing further aspirations and achievements. ---Ends/AG ...

HM The Sultan Greets President of Egypt Muscat, 22 Jul (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the 23 July Revolution Anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt sentiments to President Abdel Fattah and the people of Egypt on this glorious occasion. His Majesty also lauded the depth of historical relations, cooperation and partnership between the two countries. His Majesty wished Egypt prosperity, stability and further ...

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 ...