HM The Sultan and President of Angola hold bilateral meeting, session of talks
LUANDA — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President João Manuel Lourenço of the Republic of Angola, held a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Luanda today. During the meeting, the cordial relations between the two countries and the means of enhancing them were reviewed in a manner that secures further mutual benefits for the two countries’ peoples, and the latest developments on the international arena and issues of mutual interest were discussed. Sayyid Badr...
HM The Sultan and President of Botswana hold bilateral meeting, session of talks
GABORONE — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, held a bilateral meeting with President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana, at the headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic in the capital, Gaborone this evening. The meeting was held within the framework of His Majesty's visit to the Republic of Botswana. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the cordial relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana, and on the importance of strengthening and...
Oman reaffirms its perspective on Hormuz situation, its implications for international trade
GENEVA — The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its perspective on the current situation and its implications for international trade and vulnerable economies. Recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted a fundamental reality: the security of trade, energy and food supplies, and broader economic stability, are deeply interconnected. Disruption in one area can quickly have consequences far beyond the region. This was stated in the Sultanate of Oman’s statement during the Public...
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Parampara – charity dance event with Hema Malini and team – 2010
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The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor
The adventures of Captain Juma, the sailor Will God fulfill the prayers of old men whom time forgot? Will God heed to the desire of a proud, old Omani sailor? These queries played in our mind as we talked to a venerable old sailor, a former ship (dhow) captain, and an...
Sheikha Layla, the Camel Whisperer
We froze. A four-legged, nearly 500kgs creature, was rumbling towards us with a mighty bellow. When it came close, we involuntarily shut our eyes. Even with our closed eyes and palpitating hearts, we could still feel this scary beast’s presence. When we mustered...
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