11 January 2021

January 11th: the day His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the throne

The Sultanate of Oman marks the anniversary of the day His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the throne. ...
11 January 2021

His Majesty Sultan Haitham promulgates new Basic Statute of the State

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal Decrees on the promulgation of the Basic Statute of the State and the law governing the Council of Oman. ...
10 January 2021

January 10th: Oman remembers

The Sultanate of Oman marks one year since the passing of His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos. ...
30 December 2020

Oman and Thailand celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations

The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Thailand have exchanged messages of congratulation to mark 40 years of friendship. ...
24 December 2020

His Majesty endorses the launch of “Oman 2040”

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has endorsed the launch of “Oman 2040” – the blueprint for the economic and social development of the Sultanate. ...
10 December 2020

Oman to give visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries to boost tourism

In line with national efforts to promote and ease services for tourists visiting Oman, nationals of 103 countries will be exempt from entry visas for stays of up to ten ...
5 December 2020

Badr Albusaidi speech to 16th Session of IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain

I am delighted to be joining you here in Manama, and I am very grateful to His Majesty King Hamad, to Prince Salman and to the Kingdom of Bahrain. I ...
5 December 2020

Oman’s Foreign Minister expresses the Sultanate’s optimism for end to Gulf crisis

The Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, has said he is optimistic that inclusive dialogue can deliver a permanent solution to tensions within the GCC. ...
4 December 2020

Oman welcomes Kuwait statement on reconciliation efforts

The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed a statement from Kuwait on reconciliation efforts. ...
30 November 2020

Oman: a safe haven from terrorism

An international study reports Oman is free from terrorism, making it the safest country in The Middle East and North Africa. ...
19 November 2020

Former French President praises Oman

François Hollande, the former French President, has hailed the Sultanate as “a haven of peace.” ...
17 November 2020

Oman rated one of world’s best business locations

Oman has been ranked as one of the top 20 places in the world to invest and do business. ...
14 November 2020

Oman offers support to Morocco

The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its support for the action taken by the Government of Morocco in Guerguerat. ...
11 November 2020

Oman condemns Jeddah cemetery attack

The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation of the attack on a cemetery in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...
8 November 2020

His Majesty the Sultan welcomes ambassadors

His Majesty Sultan Haitham has received the credentials of ambassadors to Oman. ...
17 October 2020

Badr Albusaidi speech on Omani Women’s Day

Greetings and peace be upon you all On the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, we are reminded of the immortal words of our late Sultan, His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos ...
8 October 2020

Statement of the Sultanate of Oman at the 75th Session of UN General Assembly

Your Excellency Mr Volkan Bozkir, It gives me pleasure to congratulate you and the Republic of Turkey on your election as President of the United Nations General Assembly in its ...
8 October 2020

Omani citizens can get e-visa to enter Russia

Omani citizens will be able to obtain an electronic entry visa for the whole territory of the Russian Federation according to a new decree. ...
5 October 2020

Oman ambassador presents credentials to Chemical Weapons Agency

Director-General of OPCW received the credentials of Dr Sheikh Abdullah bin Salim al-Harthy, Sultanate’s Permanent Representative. ...
3 October 2020

Oman welcomes Sudan peace accord

The Sultanate has welcomed the peace accord signed between the Sudanese Transitional Government and the Revolutionary Front. ...
1 October 2020

His Majesty the Sultan offers condolences on the death of Sheikh Sabah

His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik and his accompanying delegation offered condolences to Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jabir al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait ...
14 August 2020

Support for decision of UAE regarding relations with Israel

The Foreign Ministry has expressed support for the decision of the United Arab Emirates within the framework of the joint declaration between the UAE, the United States and Israel. ...