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7 February 2025

Oman at UNICEF Executive Board meeting

Discussions assessed projects to support children worldwide and reviewed future action plans to strengthen child rights protection.

27 January 2025

Geneva: Oman praises Iran’s education programmes

Ambassador Idris bin Abdul Rahman Alkhanjari, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, praised the Islamic Republic of Iran for its efforts in advancing educational programs and fostering the inclusion of all segments of society. Delivering a speech at the 48th session of the Universal Periodic Review, the Ambassador also extended his best wishes for Iran to achieve

21 January 2025

New York: Oman appreciates support initiative for Yemen

The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its position in support of a peaceful solution to the Yemeni crisis, in a way that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations, during a meeting called by the UK delegation at the United Nations headquarters in New

12 January 2025

Oman in Arab and International meetings about Syria

The meetings in Riyadh discussed regional and international efforts to achieve stability in Syria, and to support political solutions to the crisis.

5 January 2025

Political Undersecretary receives UN Envoy for Yemen

The meeting reviewed regional developments and efforts to reach a political solution.

9 December 2024

Political Undersecretary meets with Mongolia and UN Population Fund

The separate meetings discussed ways to develop existing cooperation.

6 December 2024

New York: Oman’s Permanent Representative to UN presents credentials

Ambassador Omar Said Omar Alkathiri presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations to the UN Secretary General at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, during the presentation ceremony. The

21 November 2024

Oman celebrates National Day in New York, Bahrain and London

The celebrations highlighted Oman’s achievements and the strong bilateral relations with its regional and international partners.

19 November 2024

New York: Oman warns of the danger of nuclear weapons in the Middle East

Oman has warned of the dangers posed by the threat of using nuclear weapons, noting that it significantly exacerbates regional tensions. The warning was delivered during the first session of the Fifth Conference on the Establishment of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and other Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East, organised by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research at

17 November 2024

Minister meets with Ambassadors and Heads of Missions to Oman

Sayyid Badr spoke of ideas to confront current challenges and secure global peace.

16 November 2024

Kenya: Ambassador chairs UN Environment Assembly meeting

Nasra Salim Mohamed Alhashmi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Kenya, chaired the fourth consultative meeting for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on behalf of Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Omani Environment Authority and President of the Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly. The meeting was attended by

12 November 2024

Riyadh Summit closing statement affirms support for Palestinians

It warned against violations of the sovereignty of Iraq, Syria, and Iran.

8 November 2024

New York: Oman calls for end to racist practices

Oman highlighted the importance of addressing discriminatory policies and racist practices that threaten the rights of peoples worldwide. In a statement delivered by Maiyada Alkhasibiya, Second Secretary at Oman’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the Sultanate underscored the suffering of the Palestinian people due to apartheid practices. Oman urged the international community to take firm stances in support of

7 November 2024

UNRWA calls for urgent support in its “darkest hour”

Oman has condemned Israel’s ban on the agency’s activities in Palestinian territories.

5 November 2024

Geneva: Oman at UN Human Rights Council meetings

Sara Al Balushi, First Secretary in the Sultanate of Oman’s Permanent Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva, delivered a statement during the 47th session of the current Universal Periodic Review. She praised Albania’s substantial efforts in sustainable development and commended its innovative strategies to address climate change and advancements in renewable energy, wishing Albania continued progress and prosperity. In