United Kingdom

16 April 2026

Minister receives UK Deputy Prime Minister

The meeting discussed the friendly relations between Oman and the UK, and the latest regional developments.

12 April 2026

His Majesty receives phone call from UK Prime Minister

The call discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications for security and stability.

12 April 2026

Minister in intensive diplomatic contacts

The discussions addressed developments in the region and the need to support mediation efforts

11 April 2026

Foreign direct investment in Oman exceeds OMR 31 billion

Foreign direct investment grew by 8.1 per cent by the end of 2025.

9 April 2026

Political Undersecretary receives a call from the UK Minister for the Middle East

The discussion welcomed the ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of adhering to it.

12 March 2026

Oman at GCC joint ministerial meeting with international and Arab partners

The Ministers highlighted the importance of reducing military escalation and strengthening diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

10 March 2026

Political Undersecretary in call with UK Foreign Ministry Under Secretary

The call reviewed current developments in the region and the possible consequences.

1 March 2026

His Majesty holds telephone calls with UK Prime Minister, Algerian President and EU President

The calls affirmed the importance of concerted international efforts to halt the exchange of fire and to return to dialogue.

1 March 2026

Minister discusses regional developments with counterparts in friendly countries

The calls addressed the serious developments in the region and included an exchange of views on ways to contain the escalation.

19 January 2026

Minister meets British counterpart in London

The meeting reviewed the course of friendship between the two countries and reviewed international developments.

14 December 2025

His Majesty issues three Royal Decrees

The Royal Decrees ratify agreements between Oman and the Governments of Iraq, Indonesia and the United Kingdom.

9 December 2025

Political Undersecretary meets students from Oxford University

During the meeting Sheikh Khalifa outlined the key elements of Oman’s foreign policy.

3 December 2025

United Kingdom: Secretary General of International Maritime Organization meets Oman’s Permanent Representative

Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met Mansour Khalfan Al Wahaibi, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the IMO. During the meeting, Oman deposited its Instrument of Accession to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention relating to preventing pollution from ships and its Instrument of Ratification of the amendments to the Convention establishing the International Maritime Organization.

24 November 2025

United Kingdom: Oman renews scientific cooperation with Kew Gardens

The Sultanate of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to carry out joint scientific studies on Omani plants, document their diversity, publish research and develop specialised training programmes that build national expertise in environmental education and plant conservation.

6 November 2025

Minister receives delegation from UK’s Foreign Press Association

Sayyid Badr explained the fundamentals of Oman’s foreign policy and its role in enhancing efforts for peace and stability.