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Gulf Insider
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Oman Crown Prince Ties The Knot In A Royal Ceremony
Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said of Oman, the eldest son of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, celebrated his marriage last Thursday in a private ceremony at Al Alam Palace in Muscat, attended by members of the royal family. Images of the event, showing Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin with Sultan Haitham and Her Highness Ahad bint Abdullah, were circulated on royal news platforms shortly after the ceremony. The Crown Prince, who currently serves as Oman's Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth, holds the distinction of being the first to bear the title of Crown Prince in the country's modern history. The title was introduced following a 2021 amendment to Oman's Basic Law. His bride, Alya bint Mohammed bin Hilal Al Busaidiyah, belongs to one of Oman's prominent families. Her uncle, Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, serves as the governor of Muscat. The marriage follows a public announcement of the Crown Prince's engagement earlier this year, made by his aunt, Ma'ani Al Busaidiyah, via a brief social media post in January 2025. At the time, no further details about the bride were disclosed. Crown Prince Theyazin was previously married to his cousin, Mayan bint Shihab Al Said, though that marriage ended in early 2022 without an official statement regarding the separation. Educated in the United Kingdom, Theyazin earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in history from the University of Oxford. He later graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in July 2022, one of Britain's most prestigious military institutions. The Crown Prince began his career at Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013 and later served as Second Secretary at the Omani Embassy in London. In August 2020, he was appointed Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth. Known for his strong support for youth initiatives and cultural and sporting events, he plays an active role in national activities such as Oman Youth Day and the Sultan's Cup for football.
Observer
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
'Makhayil' of Royal Camel Corps wins HM's Cup for second consecutive year
Muscat: HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, presided over the closing ceremony of His Majesty the Sultan's Camel Racing Cup Festival 2025 on Thursday. The event, organised by the Diwan of Royal Court, took place at the al Fuleij racetrack of the Royal Camel Corps in the Wilayat of Barka. The concluding day featured six competitive rounds, drawing enthusiastic participation and showcasing the heritage sport's enduring appeal. The Royal Camel Corps' camel Makhayil secured first place, claiming His Majesty the Sultan's Cup for the second year in a row.
Observer
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Sayyid Shihab to grace HM Camel Cup closing today
Muscat, April 9 On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs will patronise over the closing ceremony of His Majesty the Sultan's Camel Racing Cup Festival 2025, on Thursday. The event is being held at the Royal Camel Corps racetrack in Al Fulaij, the Wilayat of Barka, and is organised by the Royal Court Affairs, represented by the Royal Camel Corps. The final day will witness six main races, with the winner of the fifth race, designated for the 'Al Hawl', 8 km, being crowned with the Sultan's Cup – considered one of the most prestigious titles in camel racing in the Sultanate of Oman. The closing ceremony will also include traditional Omani musical segments, along with special camel back performances presented by the Royal Camel Corps, creating a scene that reflects the deep rooted bond between Omanis and camels as a cherished part of their heritage and culture. The organisation of this festival affirms the royal patronage and ongoing support of His Majesty the Sultan for the camel racing sector. It also aims to preserve the purebred Omani camel lineages and safeguard this rich national heritage, ensuring its continuity and transmission to future generations. HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said. WEDNESDAY'S RACES The competitions held on Wednesday featured a total of seven races — three for the 'Thanaya' category and four for the 'Al Hawl', each covering a distance of 8 km. In the Thanaya races, Al Shamikha, owned by Hamad Ali al Mushaikhi, claimed first place in the opening race, earning an icon and a car. Injaz, owned by Said al Jadaili, finished second, while Hadath, owned by Issa al Touqi, came in third. In the second race, Al Million, owned by Luaihi al Jahafi, secured first place and was awarded a dagger and a car. Al Hathar, owned by Hamid al Durai, finished second, and Al Shami, owned by Jassim al Habsi, took third place. The third race saw Sada, owned by Sami al Jnaibi, winning first place and a car, followed by Isnad, owned by Ali al Amri, in second, and Al Bahiya, owned by Mohammed al Jahafi, in third. In the 'Al Hawl' category, Al Tamas, owned by Hilal al Shaidi, emerged victorious in the first race, receiving a Shaddad and a car. Mubashira, owned by Hamad al Waheebi, came in second, and Al Shahiniya, owned by Hamid al Jahafi, placed third. The second race was won by Al Muheet, owned by Saad al Jnaibi, who earned a dagger and a cash prize. Marmouq, owned by Saleh al Owaisi, came in second, while Makhlab, owned by Hamid al Amri, finished third. In the third race, Mayassa, representing the Royal Camel Corps and trained by Saif al Habsi, took first place along with a cash prize. Mansoura, owned by Bati al Maliki, finished second, and Samha, owned by Qais al Saeedi, secured third. The final race of the day was won by Harbah, owned by Said al Hashmi, who earned a cash prize. Hawayel, owned by Mohammed al Jnaibi, claimed second place, while Al Shahiniya, owned by Khalid al Waheebi, finished third.
Observer
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Sultan's Cup camel racing from April 6 to 10
Muscat, March 24 The Royal Court Affairs represented by the Royal Camel Corps (RCC) has announced the final camel race for the season 2024-25, which is the Sultan's Cup Festival 2025. The festival is set to take place from April 6 to 10, at the Al Fulaij Track in the Wilayat of Barka in Al Batinah South Governorate. The event will feature 77 races across various camel categories in the corporation with Oman Camel Racing Federation (OCRF). The opening day, April 6, will be 32 races for the 'Hagayeg' category, two years old, for 4 km. 23 races will be in the morning with cash prizes for the top ten. In the afternoon, there will be nine main races with cars and four icons as prizes for the winner and cash prizes for the top 10. The second day, April 7, will be 20 races for the 'Lagaya' category, three years old, for 5 km divided into 14 races in the morning with a cash prize for the top 10. Six main races will start in the afternoon, with six cars, and four icons for the winners and cash prizes up to 10th place. The third day, April 8, will be nine races for the 'Yathaa' category, 4 years old, for a 6 km in the morning with three cars and two icons, as well as cash prizes for the top 10. Additionally, the morning session will feature three races for human riders over 2 km, featuring a car and cash prizes for the top ten. On the fourth day morning, April 9, there will be three races for the 'Thanaya' category, 5 years old, for a distance of 8 km. Four races are allocated for the 'Al Hawl' category, 6 years and above. Each category will have a car and two icons in addition to the cash prizes for the top 10. Participation Requirements The Royal Camel Corps has outlined general conditions for participation in the festival allocated only for purebred Omani camels wholly owned by Omani citizens. The Oman Camel Racing Federation will ensure that participants adhere to strict anti-doping regulations, prohibiting the use of any stimulants or banned substances. All race-winning camels will undergo testing for prohibited substances, and any violations will result in the forfeiture of prizes and the imposition of penalties per the federation's regulations. Specific rules have also been set for human rider races; the Omani rider must be at least 18 years old. Sultan's Cup Competitions The final day will feature 6 prestigious races: Read as round, category, race distance, prize First race, 'Hagayeg', 4 km, Sultan's Cup and a car Second race, 'Lagaya', 5 km, Sultan's Cup and a car Third race, 'Yathaa', 6 km, Sultan's Cup and a car Fourth race, 'Thanaya', 8 km, Sultan's Cup and a car Fifth race, 'Al Hawl', 8 km, Sultan's Cup and a car Final race, Human Rider, 2 km, a car and icon.
