France

7 October 2025

France: Oman at session of UNESCO Executive Board

The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 222nd session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is taking place at the Organization’s headquarters in the French capital, Paris, from October 1-16, 2025. Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to UNESCO and Vice-Chair of the Executive Board for

25 September 2025

Oman at French Travel Market exhibition

The number of French tourists visiting Oman in the first half of 2025 has increased more than 20% on the previous year.

24 September 2025

Minister participates in a ministerial meeting between the GCC and France

Sayyid Badr reaffirmed the friendship between Oman and France based on trust, pragmatism and mutual respect.

23 September 2025

Oman welcomes France’s recognition of the State of Palestine

The Ministry states this development is another encouraging step towards achieving justice for the Palestinian people.

10 September 2025

France: Ambassador meets with tech business leaders

Ambassador Ahmed Alaraimi, Head of the Omani Mission in Paris, hosted a dinner at his residence in honour of a group of chief executives and business leaders. The dinner was attended by representatives of 12 major companies specialising in technology, artificial intelligence and space. The meeting reviewed prospects for cooperation in innovation and future technologies, with the aim of strengthening

6 September 2025

France: Oman at diplomatic forum

Sheikh Humaid Almaani, Head of the Diplomatic Academy, and Ambassador Ahmed Alaraimi, Oman’s Ambassador to France, took part in the La Fabrique de la Diplomatie Forum organised by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris. The Forum was launched by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, with the participation of senior officials and diplomatic experts from

25 July 2025

Oman welcomes France’s intention to recognise State of Palestine

The French President has announced France’s intention to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

9 July 2025

Oman at meeting of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

During the meeting they are discussing adding more than 30 new sites to the World Heritage List.

6 July 2025

France: Shabab Oman II wins award at Sailing Festival

The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) ship Shabab Oman II has been awarded the Best Crew Award for 2025 during its participation in the Le Havre Sailing Festival in France. The award recognises the crew’s outstanding performance, high discipline, and remarkable interaction, which contribute to its mission to build bridges of friendship and understanding between the Sultanate of Oman and

22 June 2025

His Majesty holds phone calls with world leaders

His Majesty spoke with the Egyptian and French Presidents and the UK Prime Minister.