
17 September 2026
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, accompanied by President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana, visited the Diamond Technology Park in the capital, Gaborone.
Upon His Majesty’s arrival, he was received by Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, and the Director General of the Park.
His Majesty was briefed on the Diamond Parks’s activities and responsibilities, its work in the diamond sector and its role in sorting and valuation, as well as its efforts to increase added value in the sector.
His Majesty then toured the Park’s main laboratory, where he viewed the technical processes and technologies used at various stages of production and was briefed on the Hub’s technical capabilities and expertise.

At the end of the visit, His Majesty signed the visitors’ book, expressing his thanks and appreciation to those in charge of the Park, wishing them continued success and praising the great work and efforts they undertake in the mining sector.
His Majesty accepted a commemorative gift presented by the Park in celebration of his visit, while he, presented a commemorative gift to the Park.
In the presence of His Majesty and President Boko, an agreement was signed during the visit to the Diamond Park regarding the joint development of the document of basic conditions for cooperation in mineral exploration.
This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.













