11 September 2026
Lebanon: Ambassador hosts briefing
Dr Ahmed Alsaidi, Head of the Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the Lebanese Republic, hosted a briefing at the Embassy in Beirut bringing together Imran Riza, UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Arab ambassadors and representatives. The briefing provided an update on the current situation in Lebanon and the country’s humanitarian, early recovery and development priorities.
9 September 2026
Minister in phone call with UN Secretary General
The call discussed the humanitarian repercussions of regional developments.
3 September 2026
Oman renews its commitment to supporting youth
The aim is to empower young people and strengthen their pivotal role in decision-making.
2 September 2026
Oman highlights importance of empowering women at forum in New York
Oman’s Permanent Representative to the UN explained that empowering women is a national principle.
2 September 2026
Oman chairs meeting on Middle East WMD Free Zone
The meeting is part of efforts to establish a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.
2 September 2026
Oman reaffirms commitment to work with UNICEF
The commitment was reaffirmed in a statement delivered by Oman to the United Nations.
19 August 2026
Geneva: Oman at World Humanitarian Day ceremony
Salim Masoud Ali Al Rahbi, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, participated in a ceremony to mark World Humanitarian Day 2026. The event took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, and paid tribute to humanitarian workers, honouring the memory of those who
12 August 2026
Oman condemns Colombian decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Syrian Golan
Oman affirms that the decision violates international law and is contrary to resolutions of international legitimacy.
7 August 2026
New York: Oman at memorial for Pakistan avalanche victims
The Sultanate of Oman took part in a memorial ceremony in New York organised by the Consulate General of Nepal for the victims of the Broad Peak tragedy in Pakistan. Oman expressed its appreciation to the Government of Nepal for organising the humanitarian event and thanked the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts in the search
29 July 2026
Tunisia: Ambassador receives UNHCR representative
Dr Hilal Alsanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Tunisia, received Sharifa Nasreen Rabiaan, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Tunisia. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed issues of mutual interest.
14 July 2026
Oman reaffirms cooperation to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Oman remains fully committed to its obligations as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
14 July 2026
Oman condemns missile threats against Saudi Arabia
Oman calls upon all Yemeni parties to exercise restraint, to adhere to the existing truce and to resume the political track.
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.
11 July 2026
Geneva: Ambassador delivers key note address on AI
Ambassador Jamal Al Shanfari delivered a keynote address at the “AI for Good” Summit in Geneva, highlighting the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to advance the responsible and trustworthy use of AI in health. He emphasised the importance of good health data practices and the need to strike the right balance between technological innovation and sound governance to build trust, protect







