Sultan of Oman Appoints Chiefs of Staff, Navy, Air Force

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. (ONA)
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. (ONA)
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Sultan of Oman Appoints Chiefs of Staff, Navy, Air Force

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. (ONA)
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. (ONA)

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said issued royal decrees on Monday, appointing a chief of staff and commander of the air force.

He promoted Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi to Lt. Gen and appointed him as Sultan Armed Forces’ Chief of Staff.

He promoted Commodore Saif bin Nasser al Rahbi to the rank of Major General and appointed him as commander of the Royal Navy.

He promoted Air Commodore Khamis bin Hammad al Ghafri to the rank of Major General and appointed him as commander of the Royal Air Force.

He named Dr. Mohammed bin Nasser bin Ali al Zaabi as Secretary-General at the Ministry of Defense, with the rank of a minister.

He promoted Air Commodore Eng. Saleh Yahya Al Maskri to the rank of Major General and appointed him as commandant of the National College of Defense.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Growing Int’l Support for Upcoming ‘Two-State Solution’ Conference 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Growing Int’l Support for Upcoming ‘Two-State Solution’ Conference 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday the growing international support for the upcoming international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution, which will be co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The cabinet also stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

The ministers reviewed Saudi Arabia’s latest talks and consultations with brotherly and friendly countries on regional and international developments, prospects for cooperation, and ways to strengthen ties across various sectors.

They reiterated the Kingdom’s active role in supporting international security and stability, as well as its efforts to alleviate humanitarian suffering.

The Cabinet reviewed the Kingdom’s comprehensive economic, cultural, and social development efforts, along with completed plans and programs aimed at advancing national progress and benefiting citizens.

It discussed steps to balance Riyadh’s real estate sector, underlining the government’s commitment to addressing rising land prices and rents in the capital in recent years.

The Cabinet highlighted the new Arabian oil and natural gas discoveries in Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter, saying they represent a substantial boost to the Kingdom’s economic standing and boost its capacity to meet long-term local and global energy demands.

The Cabinet also noted the Kingdom’s high rankings in international indicators, saying it is confirmation of the state’s strong support for all sectors, driving them toward greater competitiveness and global leadership.

Furthermore, the Cabinet lauded the awards and medals earned by government entities and Saudi students at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025, which align with the Kingdom’s aspirations for innovation and a prosperous future.

It commended the second Human Capability Initiative Conference held in Riyadh, which featured over 100 launches, agreements, and memoranda of understanding aimed at fostering international cooperation and advancing the Vision 2030 goals on human capital development.