France

9 July 2025

Oman at meeting of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

During the meeting they are discussing adding more than 30 new sites to the World Heritage List.

6 July 2025

France: Shabab Oman II wins award at Sailing Festival

The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) ship Shabab Oman II has been awarded the Best Crew Award for 2025 during its participation in the Le Havre Sailing Festival in France. The award recognises the crew’s outstanding performance, high discipline, and remarkable interaction, which contribute to its mission to build bridges of friendship and understanding between the Sultanate of Oman and

22 June 2025

His Majesty holds phone calls with world leaders

His Majesty spoke with the Egyptian and French Presidents and the UK Prime Minister.

20 May 2025

Electronic attestation services extended to UK, France and Belgium

The Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of the ninth phase of the electronic attestation service.

10 April 2025

France: Ambassador explores cooperation in tourism promotion

Ambassador Ahmed Alaraimi, Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to the French Republic, met with Ms Caroline Aguirre, founder of Le Bureau Parisien Group, which specialises in hospitality and tourism marketing. She was accompanied by Ms Pournima Esteve. The meeting discussed  cooperation in the fields of tourism, travel and media marketing. It also explored the possibility of organising joint

8 April 2025

France: Launch of Oman travel book

An event hosted by Ahmed Alaraimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Paris, launched the book Oman: In the Footsteps of the Sailor Sinbad The book, written by distinguished French illustrator Stéphane Barroux, and Lionel Rabin, and published by Akinomé, documents a journey by the two authors across Oman. It will be available in French bookstores from April 11. The

20 February 2025

Minister receives François Hollande

The former French President is on a private visit to Oman.

14 February 2025

France: Oman at Paris conference on Syria hosted by French President

Azza bint Hamoud Albusaidi, Deputy Head of the Mission the Sultanate of Oman to France, took part in the Paris Conference on Syria at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. The event was held under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, who also attended. Also taking part were:  Ministers from the countries of the region around Syria,

25 December 2024

France: Ambassador in discussions with University of Normandy

Ahmed Bin Mohamed Bin Nasser Alaraimi, Oman’s Ambassador to France held fruitful meetings with the Vice President of the University of Normandy and the Dean of the College of Management. They discussed academic cooperation and ways to enhance scholarship opportunities.

25 December 2024

France: Ambassador visits Normandy

Ahmed Alaraimi, Oman’s Ambassador to France, visited the Port of Le Havre, a major European centre for maritime transport, trade and logistics services, during a visit to the French region of Normandy. The Port Director gave a presentation on the port’s activity and the volume of global exports and imports. The meeting discussed a project to open a direct shipping

17 December 2024

France: Embassy holds ‘Discovering Oman’ event

Oman’s Embassy in Paris organised a cultural event as part of the “Discovering Oman” programme. First Secretary Yousuf Alabdali presented a paper on “Aflaj in the Sultanate of Oman,” and Professor Thibaut Klinger delivered a lecture entitled “Contemporary Oman: Land Planning and Omani Identity.” The event was attended by a distinguished group of university heads, directors of research and strategic

26 November 2024

France: Embassy highlights investment opportunities in Oman

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Paris, in collaboration with the French companies Binti Invest and Swing, organised a business breakfast. The event brought together CEOs from leading large and medium-sized French companies specialising in real estate development, tourism facilities, investment funds and luxury brands. The event aimed to highlight promising investment opportunities in Oman that contribute to driving economic

9 September 2024

Foreign Minister receives copies of Ambassadors’ credentials

The Minister wished them success in their duties and hoped for further progress in relations.

1 July 2024

Foreign Minister bids farewell to French Ambassador

Sayyid Badr appreciated the Ambassador’s efforts in strengthening Franco-Omani relations.

22 March 2024

France: Ambassador meets Foreign Affairs officials

Oman’s Ambassador to France, Ahmed Bin Mohamed Bin Nasser Alaraimi, met with Senator Olivier Cadic, Chairman of the French-Gulf Friendship Group and Vice-Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and fellow committee member Senator Hervé Maurey. During the meeting, ways of developing relations between Oman and France were discussed.