The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continue to advance their relations across all domains at an accelerating pace. This reflects the shared vision and unwavering commitment of the wise leaderships in both countries from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The deep-seated historical, geographic and social ties between the two nations have laid a solid foundation for mutual understanding and coordinated cooperation, establishing them as a distinguished model on the international stage.

In this context, Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan, Saudi Ambassador to Oman, stated that the private fraternal visit of His Majesty to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirms the depth of the historic and enduring relations uniting the two countries and their peoples.

The Ambassador emphasised the exceptional patronage and attention these relations receive from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), the Ambassador added that this visit serves as a renewed opportunity to affirm that Saudi Arabia and Oman are two nations bound by shared history, geography, destiny and mutual interests. The trust, cordiality, and historical legacy shared by their leaderships and peoples constitute a powerful driver for building a future of greater cohesion and prosperity.

The Ambassador also pointed out that this coordination is further underpinned by ongoing meetings and continuous deliberations between the Foreign Ministers of the two countries, alongside sustained engagements among the ministers and officials across diverse fields. These interactions reflect an advanced level of understanding and coordination, paving the way toward a more integrated future that serves the interests of both nations and their peoples.

He indicated that this visit carries significant implications amid the ongoing regional transformations and challenges. He affirmed that Saudi-Omani relations represent an exemplary model of Gulf cooperation founded on dialogue, mutual understanding and coordination, thereby reinforcing regional security and stability and supporting pathways to development and prosperity.

He noted that the relationship extends well beyond the political dimension into broader horizons encompassing economy, investment, trade, tourism, culture, and media.

This expanding scope opens the door to a new phase of partnership and integration, enhancing the shared interests of the two peoples. He noted that the establishment of the Oman-Saudi Coordination Council functions as an institutional mechanism to activate joint cooperation and monitor projects and initiatives between the two countries, including those emanating from Saudi Vision 2030 and Oman Vision 2040, thereby contributing to economic integration and sustainable development.

The Ambassador added that in 2025, Saudi direct investment in the Sultanate of Oman amounted to approximately OMR 73 million, while Omani direct investment in the Kingdom reached approximately OMR 116 million.

He further noted that the number of cross-border travelers through the border crossing from October 2021 through the end of December 2025 reached 135,902 Saudi citizens, 640,260 Omani citizens, and 744,262 individuals comprising Gulf and Arab nationals, residents and visitors.

The total trade volume for 2025 was approximately OMR 2.5 billion, of which the Kingdom’s imports from the Sultanate of Oman accounted for OMR 1.2 billion, while the Sultanate’s exports to the Kingdom stood at OMR 1.3 billion.

Statistics further indicate that the number of Saudi visitors to the Sultanate of Oman up to the end of August 2026 reached 80,917, while in 2025 the total stood at approximately 116,880 Saudi visitors.