Thursday 30 / January / 2025
Muscat: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar arrived here today on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for Sheikh Tamim.
When the jet touched ground at the Royal Airport, His Majesty the Sultan met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Oman.
Along with His Majesty the Sultan, Sheikh Tamim was received by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu'mani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister (Head of the Mission of Honour), Sayyid Ammar bin Abdullah Al Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to Qatar, Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to Oman, members of the mission of honour and members of the Qatari Embassy in Muscat.
When the guest’s jet entered the Omani airspace, it was escorted by a squadron of military aircrafts of the Royal Air Force of Oman till its arrival at the Royal Airport, in a manifestation of warm welcome.
Then, His Majesty the Sultan and Sheikh Tamim headed to the hall, flanked by two rows of the guard of honour of the Royal Guard of Oman (RGO).
After a short break, the motorcade of the two leaders left the Royal Airport, heading to Al Alam Palace for the popular and official reception.
As the motorcade of the two leaders passed Muscat Gate, a group of Royal Camel Corps lined both sides of the road, welcoming the guest. Then, a cavalcade from the Royal Cavalry and the RGO Cavalry escorted the official motorcade till the National Museum’s building, to the accompaniment of a mounted military music band.
Upon the arrival of the motorcade at the yard leading to Al Alam Palace, a popular reception was held, with the participation of a cluster of folklore bands that lined the passage, chanting lyrics in a manifestation of warm welcome to the guest. After that, the artillery fired a twenty-one-gun salute for the guest.
Upon the arrival of the motorcade at the courtyard of Al Alam Palace, a welcoming tune was played in an atmosphere of fanfare and ambiance.
After that, His Majesty the Sultan accompanied Sheikh Tamim to the Dais of Honour where the National Anthem of the State of Qatar was played.
Then, His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir, wishing them a pleasant stay and a successful visit. On his turn, Sheikh Tamim shook hands with some members of the Royal Family, chairmen of the State Council and Shura Council, ministers, advisors and commanders of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF).
The Emir of Qatar is accompanied during the visit by an official delegation comprising Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Chief of the Amiri Diwan, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance and Head of the Omani-Qatari Joint Committee, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saad bin Nasser Al Kaabi, Director of the Department of Studies and Research at the Amiri Diwan, Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Investment Authority, Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to Oman and Ambassador Abdulla bin Saif Al Mansouri, Director of the GCC Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
