Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman welcomed His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, at Al Alam Palace in Muscat. The meeting emphasized the longstanding ties between Oman and the UAE, as well as the connection between their peoples.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Ruler of Sharjah conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, extending best wishes for Oman's progress and prosperity. The Sultan of Oman acknowledged the Ruler of Sharjah's contributions to cultural advancement and Arab heritage preservation.
Sultan Haitham praised His Highness' historical work, "The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman: Events in Annals from 1497 to 1757," for its significance to both Arab and international literary collections. The Ruler of Sharjah expressed gratitude for the Sultan's hospitality and commended Oman's renaissance under his leadership.
The meeting included prominent figures from both delegations, including Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, and Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, among others.
H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi departed Muscat with a farewell from Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi and UAE Ambassador Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri.