Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this Monday, during which he will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows:
“In affirmation of the deep-rooted and historical relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the UAE with effect from Monday, 22 April 2024, during which he will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
The visit stems from the fraternal bonds and good neighbourliness between Oman and the UAE. It also reflects the keenness of the two countries’ leaderships to enhance joint ties and push them towards wider horizons.
The visit will explore areas of the existing cooperation between the two countries in various spheres and means of promoting them to serve interests of the Omani and Emirati peoples and meet their current and future aspirations for further progress and prosperity.
During the visit, His Majesty the Sultan will be accompanied by a high-ranking official delegation comprising HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nuamani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Abdussalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority and Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan and guard him as a source of pride for his nation!”