Royal Decree No. 17/2026 restructures the Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of His Majesty the Sultan as follows: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik bin Taimur Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime

The Decrees restructure the Council of Ministers, several institutions and authorities, and make various appointments.

The session explored opportunities to open new horizons for cooperation, partnership and investment between Oman and Lebanon.

The meeting reviewed investment and economic partnerships between the two countries.

Oman’s embassies In Egypt, Switzerland and Thailand held National Day celebrations.

On behalf of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Sayyid Najib Albusaidi, Head of Oman’s Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended the official opening ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. A total of 57 Islamic countries are taking part in the event.

The visit aims to enhance relations between Oman and Spain and to expand cooperation and partnership.

His Highness expressed his honour at having represented His Majesty at the ceremony.

During their discussions, the two leaders examined various political, diplomatic, and economic matters.

The leaders discussed promoting cooperation and international issues.

The meeting reviewed opportunities to strengthen partnership and investment.

The agreements include one for the mutual waiving of visas for holders of ordinary passports.

President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus led the official welcome ceremony for His Majesty the Sultan.

They reviewed topics of mutual interest and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership.

The UAE President is on a private fraternal visit.