12 August 2026
Oman condemns Colombian decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Syrian Golan
Oman affirms that the decision violates international law and is contrary to resolutions of international legitimacy.
7 August 2026
New York: Oman at memorial for Pakistan avalanche victims
The Sultanate of Oman took part in a memorial ceremony in New York organised by the Consulate General of Nepal for the victims of the Broad Peak tragedy in Pakistan. Oman expressed its appreciation to the Government of Nepal for organising the humanitarian event and thanked the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts in the search
29 July 2026
Tunisia: Ambassador receives UNHCR representative
Dr Hilal Alsanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Tunisia, received Sharifa Nasreen Rabiaan, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Tunisia. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed issues of mutual interest.
14 July 2026
Oman reaffirms cooperation to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Oman remains fully committed to its obligations as a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
14 July 2026
Oman condemns missile threats against Saudi Arabia
Oman calls upon all Yemeni parties to exercise restraint, to adhere to the existing truce and to resume the political track.
14 July 2026
Minister says Gulf security requires shift from containment to regional integration
Writing in Le Monde, Sayyid Badr calls for a balanced review of relations with international partners, especially the United States.
14 July 2026
Minister calls for new Gulf security policy
Writing in Le Monde, Sayyid Badr argues for a shift from containment to regional integration.
11 July 2026
Geneva: Ambassador delivers key note address on AI
Ambassador Jamal Al Shanfari delivered a keynote address at the “AI for Good” Summit in Geneva, highlighting the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to advance the responsible and trustworthy use of AI in health. He emphasised the importance of good health data practices and the need to strike the right balance between technological innovation and sound governance to build trust, protect
10 July 2026
New York: Oman pledges to eliminate HIV/AIDS
The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its commitment to global efforts to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 during a high level meeting on HIV/AIDS held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In a statement to the General Assembly, Ambassador Omar Alkathiri, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, highlighted the Ministry of Health’s commitment to
9 July 2026
Geneva: Oman at World Intellectual Property Organisation meeting
The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), held in Geneva from July 7 to 15. The Omani delegation is led by Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. The delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry
6 July 2026
Geneva: Oman at UN Global Dialogue on AI
The Sultanate of Oman took part in the first session of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance. The session, which began at the Palexpo international convention centre in Geneva, Switzerland, is being attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, representatives of United Nations member states, global technology companies, civil society organisations, academic institutions and the global
1 July 2026
Geneva: Oman reaffirms human rights commitment
The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its strong commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, during the adoption of the outcome of its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR), held at the United Nations in Geneva as part of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council. Oman said these rights and freedoms are principles enshrined in the Basic Statute of the
27 June 2026
New York: Oman in symbolic signing of UN Charter at 80
Oman took part in the 80th Anniversary symbolic signing of the UN Charter, an initiative organised by the United Nations General Assembly to mark United Nations Charter Day, the annual commemoration of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on June 26 each year. Oman was represented at the signing ceremony by Omar Said Omar Alkathiri, Ambassador and
24 June 2026
New York: Oman re-elected as member of UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Sultanate of Oman was elected for a second consecutive time as a member of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of the Child for the 2027–2031 term. The election took place during the 21st Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Oman’s membership
19 June 2026
New York: Oman speaks at UN meeting on combatting hate speech
The Sultanate of Oman participated in a high level event at the United Nations headquarters in New York marking the fifth International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The event was jointly organised by the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect. In his address, Ambassador Omar Alkathiri, Oman’s Permanent Representative to







