Iraq

27 October 2026

Infographic: Key points of Minister’s lecture on Gulf security

Which he delivered at Girton College, University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom.

26 October 2026

Minister delivers lecture on Gulf security

The lecture entitled “Inclusive Security in the Gulf” was delivered at Cambridge University in the UK.

26 October 2026

Minister calls on Gulf states to take responsibility for their own security

Sayyid Badr argues that a new security framework should include all six Gulf States and Iran and Iraq.

25 October 2026

SalamAir first direct flight to Iraqi city of Erbil

The move reflects the airline’s continued expansion of its destination network.

18 October 2026

Political Undersecretary holds bilateral talks alongside OIC meeting

The meetings reviewed relations and ways to strengthen cooperation.

17 October 2026

Oman at Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Council

The session is focusing on stronger Islamic cooperation and consultations.

27 September 2026

Washington: Ambassador meets Iraqi Prime Minister

Talal Sulaiman Habib Alrahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States of America, met with Ali Faleh Al Zaydi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, and Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser to the President of the United States for Arab and African Affairs. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United

3 September 2026

His Majesty issues Royal Decrees regarding the diplomatic corps

The four Decrees make a series of transfers and appointments among Oman’s diplomats.

3 September 2026

Royal Decree No. 71/2026 making transfers and appointments in the diplomatic corps

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 71/2026 making transfers and appointments in the diplomatic corps. Article 1 transfers the following to the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in Muscat: 1. Sheikh Al Abbas bin Ibrahim bin Hamad Alharthi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to Malaysia. 2. Yousuf bin Ahmed bin Hamad Aljabri, Oman’s Ambassador to

27 August 2026

Philippines: Ambassador receives Iraqi Chargé

Nasser Almanwari Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of the Philippines received Dr Ahmed Al Jubouri, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the Philippines, during a courtesy visit to the Embassy. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen relations.

14 July 2026

Minister says Gulf security requires shift from containment to regional integration

Writing in Le Monde, Sayyid Badr calls for a balanced review of relations with international partners, especially the United States.

14 July 2026

Minister calls for new Gulf security policy

Writing in Le Monde, Sayyid Badr argues for a shift from containment to regional integration.

15 May 2026

Minister congratulates Iraqi counterpart on his reappointment

During their phone call the Ministers also discussed regional and international issues.

4 May 2026

Oman welcomes appointment of Ali Al Zaidi as Prime Minister of Iraq

Oman also affirmed its keenness to continue strengthening cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

8 April 2026

Oman condemns attacks on Kuwaiti Consulate in Basra

Oman firmly rejects of such acts and stresses the need to respect the Vienna Convention.