Sultan Haitham’s Majestic Visit to Musandam: A Glimpse into Oman’s Leadership and Development
Watan-Omani social media users have circulated a video showing the arrival of the Sultan of the country, Haitham bin Tariq, aboard a luxurious royal yacht to the governorate of Musandam in the far north of the country.
This visit marks Haitham bin Tariq’s first to the governorate since assuming the country’s leadership in 2020, succeeding the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
The Omani News Agency reported that Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in Musandam on Sunday for a tour to inspect the developmental, social, and economic aspects up close. He also met with the elders, dignitaries, members of the Omani Council, and municipal council members.
Sultan Haitham’s Visit to Musandam
According to the agency, this visit will lead to the implementation of several projects, including the Dibba-Lima-Khasab road and the new Musandam airport project to be located in the Wilayat of Khasab. Additionally, residential neighborhoods and city centers in the governorate will be developed.
In the circulated video captured by an Omani with his phone camera, several small boats carrying the flags of Oman and images of Sultan Haitham surrounded the luxurious royal yacht upon its arrival at the shores of Musandam.
📹 | فيديو من وصول حضرةُ صاحبِ الجلالةِ السُّلطان #هيثم_بن_طارق المعظم /أيّدهُ اللهُ/ إلى محافظة #مسندم
#مسندم_ترحب_بالمقدم_السامي pic.twitter.com/6uw1W6l77x— Royal Oman Family (@RoyalOmanFamily) January 14, 2024
The Omani Sultan appeared standing on the back of the yacht, waving his hand to the Omani people and greeting them. In another scene, Omani people in traditional attire were seen singing folk songs welcoming the Sultan, while artists played drums on the beach. Another artistic group performed dances and folk songs at the Musandam port square to welcome Sultan Haitham.
In a subsequent scene, Haitham bin Tariq was seen riding in a black Sultanate car, waving to Omanis through its windows. The car was surrounded by Omani police cars on a road where dozens of people and police personnel gathered.
Children in colorful attire were also seen waving the Sultanate flag, chanting national songs, and celebrating the arrival of Sultan Haitham.
The Sultan’s yacht, which transported Haitham, is one of the Sultanate’s support vessels, built by the Italian company Mariotti Yachts under the orders of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said. This luxurious yacht, specifically crafted for Sultan Qaboos, is ranked among the top 10 most expensive yachts in the world, with a price reaching millions of dollars.
