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20 January 2026

Geneva: Oman organises human rights event

The Omani Human Rights Committee organised an event at the Palais of Nations in Geneva to present the Omani human rights experience and to highlight its role in the promotion and protection of human rights. The event also aimed to open avenues of dialogue with international partners, and to exchange best practice and experiences with international institutions and bodies concerned

11 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 6/2026 ratifying Oman joining the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 6/2026 ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, which was adopted by the United Nation’s General Assembly on December 20, 2018. Article (1) ratifies the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation

6 January 2026

Syria: Ambassador receives Head of Truce Supervision Mission in the Golan

Turki Mahmoud Albusaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Syrian Arab Republic, received Major General Patrick Gauchat, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The Ambassador and the Major General reviewed the latest developments related to the work of the Truce Supervision Forces in southern Syria and developments in the

4 January 2026

Oman affirms support for international law and calls for dialogue and restraint in Venezuela

Oman also renews its full support for the United Nations and any efforts it undertakes to maintain international peace and security.

23 December 2025

Oman welcomes Muscat agreement on exchange of prisoners in Yemen

Oman commends the cooperation of all parties involved in the negotiations from December 9 to 23.

15 December 2025

His Majesty confers Oman Civil Order on UN Secretary General

The UN Secretary General valued Oman’s constructive diplomatic efforts in backing dialogue and mediation.

15 December 2025

Oman marks 80th anniversary of founding of the United Nations

The event, attended by the UN Secretary General, reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.

14 December 2025

Iraq: Oman at ceremony marking conclusion of UN mission

Sheikh Mahmoud Alkharousi, Oman’s Ambassador to Iraq, took part in a ceremony held in Baghdad to mark the conclusion of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) at the end of this year. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani and attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

13 December 2025

Kenya: Oman chairs seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, held in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, and chaired by Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, President of the Environment Authority and President of the session, concluded its work with the adoption of an ambitious ministerial declaration that advances sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. The session concluded with pioneering resolutions addressing

27 November 2025

Oman in joint statement on chemical weapons

The statement condemned the use of riot-control agents in operations by the Israeli occupation forces against civilians in Palestine and Lebanon.

26 November 2025

Geneva: Oman says Palestine going through unprecedented crisis

The Sultanate of Oman affirmed its full support for the statement delivered by the delegation of the State of Palestine on behalf of the Arab Group before the Trade and Development Board of UNCTAD. It praised the recent report issued by the Secretariat, which comprehensively documents the devastating economic and humanitarian impact of events in the Palestinian territories since October

26 November 2025

Oman at UN meeting on human trafficking

Oman welcomed the launch of the updated United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.

23 November 2025

Minister meets UN Special Envoy for Yemen

The discussion centred on efforts to support the Yemeni parties in achieving a sustainable political resolution.

19 November 2025

Political Undersecretary meets UN envoy for Yemen

They discussed the joint efforts of Oman and the United Nations to reach a political solution to the Yemeni issue.

17 November 2025

Oman announces launch of National Climate Platform

The Platform brings together national priorities, climate finance and international cooperation.