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Muscat Daily
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
Oman, Iran unveil joint commemorative stamp
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and Islamic Republic of Iran released a joint commemorative stamp on Tuesday celebrating the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties between the two nations. The stamp was officially unveiled at Al Alam Palace in Muscat by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran. The ceremony coincided with the official visit of Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, to the sultanate. Sayyid Nasr bin Badr al Busaidi, Chairman of Oman Post, said the stamp reflects the strong cultural bonds and mutual commitment to values of good neighbourliness, cooperation and people-to-people engagement. The design showcases Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat framed by palm trees symbolising resilience and heritage, juxtaposed with Iran's historic Jameh Mosque of Bastak, framed by cypress trees, long revered in Persian culture as symbols of eternity and continuity. At the centre of the design is a hand-woven Persian carpet, inspired by a famed carpet at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Crafted in Iran's Khorasan Province, it features intricate floral motifs representing the rich artistic traditions shared by both countries. The stamp marks enhanced cooperation in postal services between the two nations, opening new avenues for bilateral partnership and cultural diplomacy.
Observer
27-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
HM, Iranian President grace signing of agreements, MoUs
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, graced at Al Alam Palace on Tuesday the signing of five cooperation agreements, ten memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and three executive programmes. This took place during the official visit of the Iranian President to the Sultanate of Oman. The first agreement was a legal and judicial cooperation agreement in civil and criminal matters, extradition of accused persons, and transfer of sentenced individuals. It was signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, and from the Iranian side by Dr Amin Hossein Rahimi, Minister of Justice. The second framework agreement for joint cooperation, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The third agreement pertains to the encouragement and mutual protection of investments, signed from the Omani side by Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The fourth agreement pertains to mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, signed from the Omani side by Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The fifth agreement relates to trade preferences, signed from the Omani side by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The first memorandum of understanding (MoU) is related to cooperation on deploying armed security guards on flights, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The second MoU covers cooperation in the health sector, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The third MoU was between Oman News Agency (ONA) and the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The fourth MoU pertains to communications and information technology, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The fifth MoU is related to cooperation in the museum sector, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The sixth MoU covers housing, urban planning, and construction, signed from the Omani side by Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The seventh MoU relates to organizing exhibitions, events, and conferences, signed from the Omani side by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The eighth MoU covers cooperation in small and medium enterprise (SMEs) development and entrepreneurship, signed from the Omani side Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The ninth MoU pertains to mining and mineral resources, signed from the Omani side by Eng. Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The tenth MoU is related to reviewing the feasibility study of the electrical interconnection project, signed from the Omani side by Eng. Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, and from the Iranian side by Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade. The first executive programme covers cooperation in technical education and vocational training, signed from the Omani side by Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain, Minister of Labour, and from the Iranian side by Ahmad Meidari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare. The second executive programme pertains to cultural cooperation, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The third executive programme covers tourism cooperation, signed from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and from the Iranian side by Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Observer
26-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Iran is reviewing Oman's proposals on nuclear talks: Araqchi
Tehran - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his country is reviewing proposals put forward by Oman during the latest round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, quoted the IRNA news agency. The Iranian minister diplomat said on Sunday that the proposals were put forward by his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, during the fifth round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which took place on Friday in Italy's capital, Rome. Araqchi added that Iran is currently reviewing the proposals that are aimed are removing hurdles. He made the comments on the sidelines of a ceremony commemorating Africa Day in Tehran.
Muscat Daily
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
H M Sultan Haitham receives invite for GCC-US summit
Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia, inviting him to attend an upcoming GCC-US summit in Riyadh. The message was handed over to Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, when he received Saad bin Ibrahim Bishan, Saudi Ambassador to Oman, on Sunday. Trump visit King Salman's invitation to GCC leaders for the summit comes as US President Donald Trump is set to begin his Middle East tour from May 13, starting with Saudi Arabia, then heading to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. President Trump will present his vision for the US to have 'cooperative relationships' with the nations of the Middle East during his visit to the region, the White House stated. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Trump seeks to build out his vision for the region based on a 'a shared vision of stability, opportunity and mutual respect'. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi receives Saad bin Ibrahim Bishan, Saudi Ambassador to Oman, on Sunday Trump will 'return to reemphasise his continued vision for a proud, prosperous and successful Middle East, where the US and Middle Eastern nations are in cooperative relationships, and where extremism is defeated in place of commerce and cultural exchanges'. Karoline added, 'This trip ultimately highlights how we stand on the brink of the golden age for both America and the Middle East, united by a shared vision of stability, opportunity and mutual respect.' The White House announced last month that Trump will visit the three GCC states from May 13 to 16. The trip was supposed to be his first abroad, but Pope Francis' death in April prompted him to travel to Rome for the funeral. During the swearing-in ceremony of Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the White House last week, Trump told reporters that he is not planning on visiting Israel as part of his upcoming visit.
Observer
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
4th round of Iran-US talks postponed
Muscat: For logistical reasons, US-Iran nuclear talks provisionally planned for Saturday, May 3, have been postponed, and new dates will be announced when mutually agreed, the Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, said in a statement. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei issued a statement describing the talks as being 'postponed at the request of his Oman counterpart. He said Iran remains committed to reaching 'a fair and lasting agreement.'
