Belgium

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde conclude Middle East trip with sustainability focus

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7th February 2022
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians are back in Brussels after their four day official trip to the Middle East.  Starting on the 2nd of February, the first stop saw the King and Queen arrive in Oman, where they were officially welcomed by Sultan Oman Haitham bin Tarik at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, before moving on to Sultan Taboos Mosque, the country’s largest worship…
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Oman

Oman to appoint its first ever Crown Prince

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14th January 2021
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said has issued a royal decree to pave the way for a constitutional amendment which will allow him to appoint a Crown Prince. The Royal Decree No. 6/2021 promulgates a new Basic Law of the State which will “set up a specific and stable…
Middle EastOman

World leaders send condolences upon the death of Sultan of Oman

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11th January 2020
Sultan Qaboos of Oman, who died on 10 January 2020, at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne. Since the news broke around the world, condolences have been pouring in. The King of Bahrain issued a statement: “HM the King paid homage to late Sultan Qaboos who spent a life full of achievements in serving his people as well as the Arab and Islamic nations. The Royal Court…
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Middle East

New Sultan of Oman chosen by Royal Family Council

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11th January 2020
The new Sultan of Oman was chosen today by the family council, following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said yesterday at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne, according to Al Jazeera TV. The new Sultan is his cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The…
International royals

Sultan of Oman rewards National Football team with money and land

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12th January 2018
The ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has awarded the national football team cash and land to show his thanks for them winning the Arabian Gulf Cup which was held in Kuwait last week. The rewards will be given to the 26 members of the national team. The gifts are not exclusively for the players and will also be distributed to the support staff as well. The Omani News Agency, a state-run…
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