{"id":31490,"date":"2025-11-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/31490\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T12:20:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:20:55","slug":"his-majesty-presides-over-national-day-military-parade-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/31490\/","title":{"rendered":"His Majesty presides over National Day Military Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fm.gov.om\/about-oman\/state\/head-of-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik<\/a>, the Supreme Commander, graced the Grand Military Parade held at Al Fateh Square in the Governorate of Muscat, on the occasion of the Sultanate of Oman\u2019s Glorious National Day. The event was held in the presence of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ahad_bint_Abdullah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Albusaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=790673816  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99621 size-fusion-800\" src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-2-800x533-1.jpeg\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upon His Majesty\u2019s arrival at the parade ground, he was received by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, Minister of the Royal Office; and Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al Raeesi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan\u2019s Armed Forces (SAF).<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=564888576  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99624 size-fusion-800\" src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-3-800x533-1.jpeg\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When His Majesty ascended the Royal Dais, columns of the parade performed a military salute. The joint corps of military bands played the Royal Anthem, while the Sultan of Oman\u2019s Artillery of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) fired a 21-gun salute to His Majesty.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1370657516  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-4-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99627 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The parade commander then advanced on horseback to the Royal Dais, requesting that His Majesty signal the start of the military parade.<\/p>\n<p>The parade included units from the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO), the Sultan\u2019s Special Force (SSF) and the Royal Oman Police (ROP), in addition to joint and mounted military music bands.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1646614911  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-5-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99630 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The joint corps of military music bands representing the Sultan\u2019s Armed Forces (SAF), the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO), the ROP and the Royal Court Affairs (RCA) played various tunes as they marched before the Royal Dais, saluting His Majesty, the Supreme Commander.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=490359237  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-6-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99632 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Columns of the Protocols Guard then joined the parade and to the accompaniment of melodies from the joint corps of military music bands performed the military salute to His Majesty, the Supreme Commander.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1456462419  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-7-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99635 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This was followed by a parade of a camouflage uniform column, representing the SAF, RGO, SSF and ROP. They passed by the Royal dais, performing a military salute to His Majesty.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1995239420  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-8-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99639 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>His Majesty then viewed a show performed by the Firaq Forces for the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), chanting the traditional Omani greeting \u00a0locally called \u201cAl Habout\u201d. They passed before the Royal Dais, performing the military salute to His Majesty the Sultan.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=830785625  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-9-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99641 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>His Majesty then witnessed a musical display on horseback staged by the mounted bands, passing in front of the Royal dais and performing the military salute to His Majesty.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=2121239785  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-10-800x538-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99643 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following this, aerial formations of fighters and rotary-wing aircraft thundered across the sky above the parade ground, embodying the high level of combat efficiency and readiness, as well as the development and progress witnessed by the Sultan\u2019s Armed Forces (SAF) under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1889078714  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-11-800x514-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99646 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later, the columns of the parade performed an ensemble of cheers that proclaimed \u201cFaith in Allah, Loyalty to the Sultan, Sacrifice for the Nation\u201d. They chanted three times \u201cLong Live His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=362956447  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-12-800x538-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99649 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The joint corps of military music bands then played the Royal Anthem, while the columns of the parade performed the military salute marking the conclusion of the military show.<\/p>\n<p>His Majesty then left the parade ground.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=880868850  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-13-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99652 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The military parade was attended alongside His Majesty the Sultan by members of the Royal family, dignitaries of the Albusaidi family, Ministers, advisers, commanders of the SAF, commanders of military and security services, heads of diplomatic missions of Arab and foreign countries to the Sultanate of Oman, members of the State Council and Shura Council, undersecretaries, senior military and security officers, retired officers and citizens.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=1489928612  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/HM-14-800x533-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99654 size-fusion-800\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"His Majesty graces National Day\u2019s Grand Military Parade\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a9%d9%8f-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%91%d9%8f%d9%84%d8%b7%d8%a7%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b8%d9%91%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%af%d9%8f-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3\/?lang=ar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, graced the Parade held at Al Fateh Square in Muscat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76,111],"tags":[256],"class_list":["post-31490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-posts-and-videos","category-news","tag-his-majesty-sultan-haitham-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31490"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31490\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31891,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31490\/revisions\/31891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}