The President, Sheikh Khalifa, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Haitham of Oman on the second anniversary of his coming to power.
Sultan Haitham was proclaimed ruler of Oman on January 11, 2020, hours after the death of his first cousin, Sultan Qaboos, who had led the country since 1970.
A day later, Sultan Haitham's eldest son, Dhi Yazan bin Haitham, was appointed as the first Crown Prince of Oman.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, also sent messages of congratulations.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied the sentiment by sending a message to the Sultan of Oman, as did Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
Also sharing messages of congratulations were Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, who also reached out to Sultan Haitham on the occasion.
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, sent a similar message to the Sultan of Oman, as did Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain.
On Monday, Sultan Haitham announced a grant of 20 million rials ($52m) for each of Oman's 11 governorates as he enters the third year of his reign with a drive to improve the country's standard of living.
He has been holding a series of meetings with governors and tribal leaders from each area to discuss how to improve the lives of Omanis.
Sultan Qaboos laid to rest after half-century reign: in pictures
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Omanis bid farewell to their leader during the funeral procession for Sultan Qaboos. AFP / Oman TV -
People attend a funeral service for Sultan Qaboos, at the Grand Mosque that bears his name in Muscat. Oman TV via AP -
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, left, offers condolences to Sultan Haitham in Muscat. MBZ/Twitter -
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Sultan Haitham. Ministry of Presidential Affairs -
Prayers and funeral rites are held for Sultan Qaboos. AFP / Oman TV -
Oman's newly sworn-in Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said carries the coffin of his cousin, Sultan Qaboos, during the funeral in Muscat. Reuters -
Members of the Omani military carry the coffin of Sultan Qaboos. AFP -
Omanis take part in the funeral of Sultan Qaboos at the Grand Mosque in the capital Muscat. AFP -
The coffin is carried to the Grand Mosque. Oman TV via AP -
Sultan Haitham arrives at the Grand Mosque for the funeral. AFP / Oman TV -
A motorcade carries the body of Sultan Qaboos. Oman TV via AP -
Sultan Qaboos had ruled Oman for almost 50 years, after coming to power in 1970. Oman TV via AP -
People gather in front of the Sultan Qaboos Mosque to perform funeral prayers. AFP -
The streets of Muscat were packed as Omanis grieved over the death of Sultan Qaboos. AFP -
Authorities declared a 40-day mourning period in the country. AFP -
Omanis gather to enter the Sultan Qaboos Mosque to perform funeral prayers. AFP -
People walk towards the Sultan Qaboos Mosque to perform the funeral prayers. AFP -
The Omani flag is seen at half-mast in the capital Muscat. AFP
