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Dr Liane Saunders OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr William Murray.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, visits the Middle East to advance the UK’s ambitions for a modern, comprehensive trade deal with the GCC.
Trade Secretary launches free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik al Said this afternoon.
The UK and Oman have signed a Sovereign Investment Partnership (SIP), agreeing to work closer together on increasing investment into both countries.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss convenes Gulf leaders at Chevening House for talks to strengthen security and economic ties.
British Embassy in Oman is inviting bids from partners to deliver in-country projects focusing on green initiatives, demonstrating long-term sustainable impact.
A fourteen-week consultation to seek views on a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council begins.
Mr Bill Murray has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr Hamish Cowell CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Murray will take up his appoint…
The UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have completed a Review to explore new opportunities to boost their trading and investment relationship.
The governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America condemn the sustained Houthi offensive on Yemeni city of Ma’rib.
The UK delivers statement on Oman at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's statement on yesterday's Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al Said of Oman.
The Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly, has highlighted the significance of the UK-Gulf partnership on his first official visit to Oman and Qatar since he took up the post.
The Defence Secretary has announced a further £23.8 million investment in the UK logistics hub at Duqm port
The visit will reaffirm the UK’s close friendship with its NATO ally as it deals with the Syrian regime’s reckless offensive in Idlib.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab’s first official visit to the Gulf will include talks with Saudi leaders and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson travelled to Oman following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman.
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