17 May 2025
Syria: Ambassador receives Chief of UN Mine Action Service in Syria
Turki Mahmoud Albusaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Syrian Arab Republic, received Joseph McCartan, Chief of the Mine Action Programme in Syria for the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). The meeting discussed the Service’s work in Syria and ways to enhance cooperation.
13 May 2025
New York: Oman affirms strong commitment to protecting children
The Sultanate of Oman affirmed its firm commitment to protecting children and providing them with a safe environment, based on the principles of Islamic law and the Basic Statute of the State. This came in a statement delivered by First Secretary Maitha AlIsaaiyah during the United Nations interactive dialogue on ending child labour.
11 May 2025
His Majesty receives phone call from UN Secretary General
António Guterres commended Oman’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.
10 May 2025
New York: Oman affirms commitment to protecting rights of older persons
The Sultanate of Oman affirmed that care for the elderly is a national priority rooted in the values of Omani society and Oman Vision 2040. This was stated in Oman’s address to a high-level UN meeting on ageing, delivered by Ambassador Maysa bint Zahran Al Raqishi, member of Oman’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. The Ambassador
26 March 2025
Oman participates in UN Human Rights Council debate
Oman reaffirmed its condemnation of the Israeli occupation forces violation of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
25 March 2025
Geneva: Oman meets with UN Institute for Training and Research
Talal Hilal Al Siyabi, Oman’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, met with the Senior Expert at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). They reviewed the Institute’s programmes and discussed avenues for multilateral cooperation.
16 March 2025
Oman at International Day to Combat Islamophobia at UN
Oman confirmed its commitment to combating religious discrimination and promoting tolerance.
15 March 2025
New York: Oman at annual UN Commission on the Status of Women
Omani student Mariah Alhinai, presented an inspiring example of the ambition and creativity of Omani youth during a youth dialogue session at the 69th meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). The session focused on empowering women in science and engineering and on the role of youth in building the future. During the session, Mariah
11 March 2025
Oman participates in Geneva dialogue on food
In his speech, Oman’s Ambassador said the right to food is fundamental to ensuring human dignity.
11 March 2025
Geneva: Oman at meeting at Geneva Financial Centre
Oman’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation attended a meeting at the Geneva Financial Centre, a major financial hub aimed at developing global economic relations. Discussion focussed on cooperation between diplomatic circles in Geneva and the financial sector. In particular, it covered banking, international trade, cross-border investments and economic cooperation.
1 March 2025
Geneva: Oman participates in meeting on innovation, health, and trade
Ambassador Jamal Salim Al Shanfari, took part in a trilateral briefing on “Supporting a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem through Health, Intellectual Property, and Trade.” The meeting took place at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. The briefing aimed to support policymakers in achieving universal health goals and fostering innovation in the healthcare sector in alignment with intellectual property rights
28 February 2025
Geneva: Oman stresses need to uphold human rights in occupied Palestinian territories
The Sultanate of Oman emphasised the importance of adhering to the standards outlined in the High Commissioner for Human Rights‘ report on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The High Commissioner’s report called for the unconditional withdrawal of the Israeli occupation from Gaza and rejected any attempt to undermine the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Idris bin Abdul
26 February 2025
Geneva: Oman speech to UN Human Rights Council
Idris bin Abdul Rahman Alkhanjari, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and other International organisations in Geneva, delivered a speech at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the speech, the Ambassador expressed deep concern over the ongoing consequences of the war in Gaza, which has caused immense
12 February 2025
Political Undersecretary meets with World Food Programme representative
The meeting discussed cooperation between Oman and the UN Programme.
9 February 2025
Political Undersecretary meets with UN Industrial Development Organisation
The meeting reviewed cooperation between Oman and UNIDO.







