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Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
RAFO celebrates graduation of students
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated on Wednesday the graduation of students from the Air Training Centre for Specialized Training at A'Seeb Air Base, under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, RAFO Commander. The Assistant Director of the Centre for Engineering Training delivered a speech, highlighting that the Centre provides the Royal Air Force of Oman, the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other military and security services with qualified professionals trained in various specialisations. Following this, a visual presentation showcased the Centre's roles and diverse training programmes. One of the graduates also delivered a speech, expressing his and his fellow graduates' pride in completing their training at this specialised institution. He emphasised the Centre's high standards in preparing specialised personnel across various fields, supported by enriching theoretical and practical curricula. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the chief guest presented aviation wings to the graduates and honoured top-performing students from the specialized courses. Administrative staff and trainers at the Centre were also recognised for their contributions. The graduation ceremony was attended by several senior officers and personnel from the Sultan's Armed Forces, as well as some RAFO personnel.
Times of Oman
08-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
RAFO Aviation Medicine course concludes
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) on Thursday marked the conclusion of a course for doctors on aviation medicine. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Salem Al Mandhari, the Ministry of Health's Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, in the presence of Air Commodore Zahran Nasser Ambusaidi, Acting Commander of the RAFO. The chief guest listened to a briefing about the course, which was held at the RAFO Aviation Medicine Training Centre. Then, he presented certificates to top graduates and honoured the course lecturers. The event was attended by senior officers and RAFO personnel.
Times of Oman
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Search operation underway for missing trio in Al Dakhiliyah
Muscat: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has launched a search operation in the Qarn Al Alam area of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, following the loss of contact with a citizen and two Indian residents. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that RAFO are conducting the search. The statement released by the MoD indicated that search efforts are currently ongoing, as they attempt to locate the missing individuals.
Observer
26-01-2025
- General
- Observer
HH Sayyid Theyazin graces RAFO Annual Day ceremony
Muscat: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, on Sunday presided over the Royal Air Force of Oman's (RAFO) annual day celebration, which falls on January 25 every year, and the graduation of officer cadets, limited service officer cadets and university officers, who all completed the respective training courses. The ceremony took place at the military parade grounds at Ghala Base and Sultan Qaboos Air Academy. On this auspicious occasion, the RAFO performed a military parade that demonstrated the skill of its personnel and highlighted the great attention accorded to the RAFO by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. Upon the arrival of HH Sayyid Theyazin to the celebration ground, the graduates gave the military salute and the RAFO band played the Royal Anthem. Then, HH Sayyid Theyazin inspected the front column of the graduates' column. After that, the front column of the graduates presented an infantry parade—headed by the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy's banner, passing in front of the dais, to the accompaniment of bands playing military music. Then, the column moved forward in the parade formation. Then, HH Sayyid Theyazin handed over the Sword of Honour to Flying Lieutenant Al Waleed Khalid al Maamari, who won the overall first place at the Basic Officer Candidates Course. He also honoured Air Lieutenant Yaqoub Khalfan al Riyami, who won first place at the level of the Course for Limited Service and University Officer Recruits. This was followed by protocols of the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy's banner handover from the graduating batch to the batch currently undergoing training, whose members swore to keep the Academy's banner fluttering high. Then, the graduating officers chanted the anthem of the Royal Air Force of Oman, took the oath of loyalty, pledged allegiance and proclaimed thrice: 'Long live His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander.' Then, a number of fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force of Oman presented an airshow in the sky of the celebration square, demonstrating RAFO's high level of modernization, its armament, training and human capabilities. The overall display reflected the great attention accorded to the RAFO by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. Then, the RAFO band played the Royal Anthem. After that, the commander of the graduates' column asked HH Sayyid Theyazin permission to dismiss. The graduates' column quitted the parade ground, passing in front of the dais. Then, the RAFO Band played a variety of military melodies that reflected the perfect musical performance that distinguishes its members and the modern musical equipment and instruments with which it has been equipped. At RAFO's annual day celebration and the graduation of officer candidates, HH Sayyid Theyazin posed for a commemorative photo with the graduates.
Times of Oman
26-01-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Sayyid Theyazin graces RAFO annual day ceremony, cadets' graduation
Muscat: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today presided over the Royal Air Force of Oman's (RAFO) annual day celebration, which falls on 25 January every year, and the graduation of officer cadets, limited service officer cadets and university officers, who all completed the respective training courses. The ceremony took place at the military parade grounds at Ghala Base and Sultan Qaboos Air Academy. On this auspicious occasion, the RAFO performed a military parade that demonstrated the skill of its personnel and highlighted the great attention accorded to the RAFO by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. Upon the arrival of HH Sayyid Theyazin to the celebration ground, the graduates gave the military salute and the RAFO band played the Royal Anthem. Then, HH Sayyid Theyazin inspected the front column of the graduates' column. After that, the front column of the graduates presented an infantry parade—headed by the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy's banner, passing in front of the dais, to the accompaniment of bands playing military music. Then, the column moved forward in the parade formation. Then, HH Sayyid Theyazin handed over the Sword of Honour to Flying Lieutenant Al Waleed Khalid Al Maamari, who won the overall first place at the Basic Officer Candidates Course. He also honoured Air Lieutenant Yaqoub Khalfan Al Riyami, who won first place at the level of the Course for Limited Service and University Officer Recruits. This was followed by protocols of the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy's banner handover from the graduating batch to the batch currently undergoing training, whose members swore to keep the Academy's banner fluttering high. Then, the graduating officers chanted the anthem of the Royal Air Force of Oman, took the oath of loyalty, pledged allegiance and proclaimed thrice: 'Long live His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander.' Then, a number of fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force of Oman presented an airshow in the sky of the celebration square, demonstrating RAFO's high level of modernization, its armament, training and human capabilities. The overall display reflected the great attention accorded to the RAFO by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. Then, the RAFO band played the Royal Anthem. After that, the commander of the graduates' column asked HH Sayyid Theyazin permission to dismiss. The graduates' column quitted the parade ground, passing in front of the dais. Then, the RAFO Band played a variety of military melodies that reflected the perfect musical performance that distinguishes its members and the modern musical equipment and instruments with which it has been equipped. At RAFO's annual day celebration and the graduation of officer candidates, HH Sayyid Theyazin posed for a commemorative photo with the graduates.
