HM begins state visit to UK today
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom (UK), starting from Monday. This came in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court. “In reinforcement of the enduring historical bonds between the Sultanate of Oman and the friendly United Kingdom, and in response to the gracious invitation extended to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the...
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