Wednesday 15 / April / 2026
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Bin Taimour has received a cable of condolences from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
In his cable, King Salman said that he received the news of the demise of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos with deep grief and sorrow. He prayed to Almighty Allah to rest his soul in peace in paradise and grant His Majesty Sultan Haitham fortitude to bear the loss.
King Salman also expressed his greetings and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimour on the occasion of his assumption to power in the Sultanate. He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant His Majesty Sultan Haitham good health and success in continuing the march of the late Sultan.
King Salman hoped the Sultanate’s march will continue to grow and prosper under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham. He said he looks forward to working with His Majesty Sultan Haitham in all that realizes the bounty of the Omani and Saudi people.
Emperor of Japan
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimour has received a cable of condolences and sympathy from Naruhito, Emperor of Japan on the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
In his cable, Emperor Naruhito expressed his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to His Majesty the Sultan and the Omani people. He also underscored his meeting with His Majesty Sultan during his visit to the Sultanate in 1994 and the extreme graciousness he enjoyed during the visit.
