Kenya has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation system which will impact Omani visitors. All Omani travellers, regardless of age, must obtain a permit before travelling. Applications must be made on the official website: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en. Omani visitors should follow the instructions issued by Oman’s Kenyan Embassy to ensure conditions are met and avoid any entry complications.
Qatar: Ambassador meets Minister of Municipality
Oman’s Ambassador designate to Qatar, Sayyid Ammar Abdullah Sultan Albusaidi, met with Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Qatar’s Minister of Municipality. They reviewed relations between Oman and Qatar and discussed ways to support and develop cooperation in various fields.
Statement on International Court’s resolutions on Israeli violation of humanitarian obligations
The statement welcomes the courts decision but says it is necessary to stop Israeli aggression against the Gaza strip.
Indonesia: Ambassador meets President of MedcoEnergi
Sheikh Mohamed Ahmed Salim Alshanfari, Oman’s Ambassador to Indonesia, met with Hilmi Panigoro, President Director of MedcoEnergi, which has oil and gas investments in the Sultanate. They discussed areas of cooperation and investment between Indonesia and Oman.
Saudi Arabia: Consul General meets Deputy Emir of Makkah
Oman’s Consul General to Saudi Arabia, Salim Mohamed Khalifa Al Busaidi, met with the Deputy Emir of the Makkah Province, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz. They had cordial talks and discussed topics of common interest.
Singapore: Oman explores educational alliances
The Omani Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education held meetings with Singapore’s National Institute of Education and the Singaporean Ministry of Education. They discussed ways of cooperating to ensure the quality of Omani education and to learn how Singapore improves the performance of its public schools. The meetings were part of a wide-ranging visit by a delegation …
Foreign Minister discusses Palestine with Slovenian Foreign Minister
The Minister thanked Slovenia for its support and its efforts as a member of the UN Security Council.
Latvia: Oman’s non-resident Ambassador presents his credentials
Badr Mohammed Badr Al Mantheri, Oman’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, presented his credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia to Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Majesty’s wishes for good health and happiness to him, and for continued progress and prosperity …
Oman sends condolences to China over landslide
More than 30 people are reported to have died in the incident.
Morocco: Ambassador meets Chief Public Prosecutor
Oman’s Ambassador to Morocco, Khalid Salim Ahmed Bamakhalif, met with Mohamed Abdel Nabawi, Chief Public Prosecutor of the Kingdom of Morocco and the King’s Attorney-General. They discussed areas of bilateral cooperation between Oman and Morocco.
Hungary: Ambassador presents credentials to President
Oman’s Ambassador to Hungary, Malallah Albalushi, presented his credentials to Hungarian President Katalin Novák at Sandor Palace in the capital, Budapest. The Ambassador conveyed greetings from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said to the President and the people of Hungary. President Novák asked the Ambassador to convey her greetings and good wishes to His Majesty. The President and …
Switzerland: Oman contributes to UN human rights reviews
Oman has contributed to the current United Nations’ human rights reviews of Senegal, Saudi Arabia and China in Geneva, Switzerland. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council that requires each member state to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every 4.5 years. On the Republic of Senegal, Sarah Abdullah Al …
Russia: Ambassador meets Deputy Culture Minister
Hamood bin Salim bin Abdullah Altowaiya, Oman’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, met with Andrey Malyshev, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Culture. During the meeting, topics of common interest were discussed.
Palestine: Chargé meets head of Energy Authority
Salim bin Habib Al Omairi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy to the State of Palestine, met with Thafer Melhem, head of the Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority. They talked about the energy sector and the repercussions of Israel’s aggression on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Washington, DC: Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosts handicrafts exhibition
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center in the United States capital Washington, DC, hosted a Modern Handicrafts Exhibition in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority. It featured examples of craftsmanship from a number of Omani craft houses making contemporary products to preserve the Sultanate’s heritage.





















