His Majesty the Sultan issues three Royal Decrees
The first Royal Decree amends the organisational structure of the Royal Office, and appoints Major General Sulaiman bin Khalid bin Sulaiman al Zakwani as a Secretary-General of the Office of Head of Office of the Supreme Commander.
The second Royal Decree amends certain provisions of the Royal Decree No. 10/2021 on the appointment of a Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defence.
The third Royal Decree promotes Brigadier Sulaiman bin Ali bin Ahmed al Husaini to the rank of Major General and appoints him as a Chairman of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority.
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