Minister at Royal Guard of Oman celebration

The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) celebrated its Annual Day, which falls on the first of November each year, under the patronage of Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister.

The celebration included the graduation of a batch of new recruits and a variety of displays, including military formations and a parachute jump, reflecting the high level of efficiency and precision achieved by the RGO through continuous development under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander.

The Celebration, held at the Military Parade Ground at the RGO Command, began with the playing of the Royal Anthem. The parade commander then invited the chief guest to inspect the troops. This was followed by a silent drill display, which included forming the phrase “Far-taqi Ham-al Sama” (Ascend to the Apex of the Sky) and a formation of the map of the nation on the parade ground, reflecting the high attention and gracious care the RGO receives from the Supreme Commander.

The parade then performed a slow march past the main dais, led by the RGO Standard, accompanied by music from the RGO Band.

The Foreign Minister, as patron of the ceremony, handed out certificates of excellence to the top graduates of the New Recruits Course.

Sayyid Badr also awarded the RGO Special Service Medal to a number of RGO personnel in recognition of their efforts during their service and in appreciation of their loyalty and dedication in performing their sacred national duty and serving the nation and His Majesty the Supreme Commander and their.

The parade sang the RGO anthem, accompanied by a parachute display by the RGO Free Fall Team. The graduates then chanted the Pledge of Allegiance and gave three cheers for the life of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. The parade then marched forward in the review formation. The ceremony concluded with the playing of the Royal anthem, after which the parade commander requested permission to dismiss. The columns then marched past the main dais in a regular march, accompanied by the RGO music and the participation of the RGO Cavalry, signalling the end of the ceremony.

The event was attended by Ministers, the Chairman of the Shura Council, Commanders of the Sultan’s Armed Forces and military and security units, a number of retired commanders, several members of the State Council, and a number of officials.

The occasion was also attended by senior officers from the Sultan’s Armed Forces, from the Royal Guard of Oman, and from other military and security bodies, retired senior RGO officers, military attachés from Arab and foreign countries, and officers, non-commissioned officers, and personnel from the RGO.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.