MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman celebrates the annual anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s accession to power in the country on January 11 (Accession Day).
Since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the leadership of the country, the Omani economy has witnessed remarkable growth at various levels, with fiscal surpluses made in state budget. The additional financial revenues have been utilised to enhance social spending, stimulate economic growth, manage the country’s lending portfolio, reduce public debt, and develop governorates.
Preliminary results of Oman’s financial performance in 2023 showed that a total surplus of RO 931 million was achieved, compared to an estimated RO 1.3 billion deficit in the state budget. The budget revenues also increased in 2023 to RO 12.213 billion, which means an increase of about RO 2.163 billion, compared to estimates approved in the 2023 budget, while public spending stood at RO 11.282 billion.
In its Renewed Renaissance under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman maintained the principles that guide foreign policy. This qualified Omani political diplomacy to be a model in good neighbourliness, neutrality and non-interference in the internal affairs of others. Omani policy also underscores the establishment of a fair system for exchanging benefits and interests, consolidating the foundations of stability, peace and international cooperation at all levels.
GREETINGS
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received cables of greetings on the occasion of His Majesty the Sultan’s accession to power anniversary (Accession Day) from kings, leaders, crown princes and senior officials in Arab and friendly countries.
In their cables, they expressed their heartfelt sentiments to His Majesty the Sultan. They also prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant His Majesty continuous good health and happiness, wishing the Omani people to achieve its aspirations of welfare and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty.
His Majesty the Sultan also received cables of greetings on this anniversary from members of the Royal family, ministers, commanders of the Sultan’s Armed Forces, the Royal Oman Police and other security units, as well as from members of the State Council and Majlis Ash’shura, under-secretaries, Omani ambassadors, shaikhs, dignitaries and citizens.
Upon the dawn of Accession Day, His Majesty the Sultan also received greetings and sincere wishes from a number of Omani officials.
The officials voiced expressions of loyalty, allegiance and gratitude to His Majesty the Sultan. They pledged to move forward under the leadership of His Majesty the Sultan and work diligently in the service of Oman’s Renewed Renaissance that brought about comprehensive development for the noble people of Oman. They prayed to the Almighty Allah to protect His Majesty the Sultan and bless him with good health and long life. They also wished Omani people further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty.
His Majesty the Sultan received greetings from HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers. HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court; Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani, Minister of the Royal Office, Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander; Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council; Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of the Majlis Ash’shura; Lt Gen Hassan Muhsin al Shraiqi, Inspector General for Police and Customs; and Lt Gen Said bin Ali al Hilali, Head of the Internal Security Service. — ONA
Royal pardon for 207 prisoners
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases.
As many as 207 prisoners (citizens and foreigners) were pardoned, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP).
The Royal pardon coincides with the anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan’s Accession Day, in consideration of families of the prisoners. — ONA
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