Muscat – King Hamad bin Issa al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain arrived on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcome party for the king.
When the guest’s jet entered Omani airspace, it was escorted by a squadron of military aircrafts of Royal Air Force of Oman till its arrival at Royal Airport in a manifestation of warm welcome.
After the jet touched ground at Royal Airport, His Majesty the Sultan met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant stay in Oman.
Besides His Majesty the Sultan, King Hamad was received by a high level Omani delegation with Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, taking responsibility as Head of Mission of Honour.
Then, His Majesty the Sultan and King Hamad headed to the hall, flanked by two rows of a guard of honour of Royal Guard of Oman (RGO).
After a short break, the motorcade of the two leaders left Royal Airport, heading to Al Alam Palace for an official reception.
As the motorcade of the two leaders passed Muscat Gate, a group of Royal Camel Corps lined both sides of the road, welcoming the guest. Then, a cavalcade from Royal Cavalry and RGO Cavalry escorted the official motorcade till the National Museum’s building to the accompaniment of a mounted military music band.
Upon arrival of the official motorcade at the yard leading to Al Alam Palace, a reception was held with participation of male and female citizens. A cluster of folklore bands lined the passage, chanting greetings of warm welcome to the guest.
Upon arrival of the motorcade at the courtyard of Al Alam Palace, a welcoming tune was played by the RGO band creating an atmosphere of fanfare.
After that, His Majesty the Sultan accompanied King Hamad to the Dais of Honour where the National Anthem of the Kingdom of Bahrain was played as the artillery fired a 21-gun salute for the guest.
Then, His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with members of the official delegation accompanying the king, wishing them a pleasant stay and a successful visit. On his turn, King Hamad shook hands with members of the Royal Family, chairmen of State Council and Majlis A’Shura, ministers, and commanders of Sultan’s Armed Forces and Royal Oman Police.
On this visit, King Hamad is being accompanied by an official delegation comprising Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Khalifa, Personal Representative of the King, Sheikh Nassir bin Hamad al Khalifa, Personal Representative of the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad al Khalifa, Chairman of General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al Khalifa, Minister of Royal Court, Sheikh Salman bin Abdullah al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of Higher Committee for Urban Planning, Gen Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, Nabil bin Yaqoob al Hamar, Advisor to the King for Media Affairs, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al Khalifa, Advisor to the King for Diplomatic Affairs, Dr Majid bin Ali al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Affairs at Royal Court, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid al Zayani, Foreign Minister, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, Abdullah bin Adil Fakhru, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Dr Juma bin Ahmed al Ka’abi, Ambassador of Bahrain to Oman.
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