Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Royal Palace, in Muscat, Oman, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Royal Palace, in Muscat, Oman, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Royal Palace, in Muscat, Oman, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Royal Palace, in Muscat, Oman, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Sultan of Oman Receives Giorgia Meloni - Muscat

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni salutes ministers as she arrives to the Royal Palace, in Muscat, Oman, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

An Iranian man reads a newspaper on a street in Tehran, Iran, on Apirl 13, 2025. The hardline Hamshahri newspaper's frontpage headline reads "Iran's message of strength from Muscat", where the first leg of negotiations with the U.S. were held in Oman a day earlier. Photo by AO/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

An Iranian man reads a newspaper on a street in Tehran, Iran, on Apirl 13, 2025. The hardline Hamshahri newspaper's frontpage headline reads "Iran's message of strength from Muscat", where the first leg of negotiations with the U.S. were held in Oman a day earlier. Photo by AO/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Omans 54th National Dayt - Muscat

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman attends a military parade marking the 54th National Day Celebration, in Muscat, Oman, on November 18, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, visits a school on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, visits a school on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Undated photo of Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, wearing a traditional Omani ‘burqa’ (textile mask worn to distinguish married ladies from non married in the Arabian Gulf area), photo released on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, visits a school on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Undated photo of Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, released on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Oman's Honourable Lady Ahd Al Busaidi - Muscat

Undated photo of Oman’s Sultan’s wife, the Honourable Lady Ahd (or Ahed) Abdullah Al Busaidi, released on the occasion of the Omani Woman Day, in Muscat, Oman, on October 17, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman's Crown Prince Attends Military Music Festival - Muscat

Oman’s Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham of Oman, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, attends a military music festival organised by the Royal Opera House Muscat on the occasion of 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat, Oman, on November 7, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Association for Performing Arts unveiled in Beijing

STORY: World Association for Performing Arts unveiled in Beijing SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unveiling ceremony of World Association for Performing Arts in Beijing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): UMBERTO FANNI, Director general, Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman STORYLINE: The unveiling ceremony of World Association for Performing Arts was held on Monday in Beijing. Headquartered in Beijing, the international non-profit professional organization was established in 2020. It has members of 30 arts institutions from 19 countries. SOUNDBITE (English): UMBERTO FANNI, Director general, Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman "I would say (it is) a historical day for Beijing, for China and for all the world. It's a first step, official obviously, a first step that will bring our institutions altogether more than before." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

OMAN-MUSCAT-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS-45TH ANNIVERSARY

OMAN-MUSCAT-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS-45TH ANNIVERSARY

(230525) -- MUSCAT, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo at a reception celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Oman in Muscat, Oman, on May 25, 2023. A reception celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Oman took place on Wednesday evening in Muscat, the capital of Oman. (Xinhua/Wang Qiang)

U-22 Japan manager Teguramori after loss to Iraq

U-22 Japan manager Teguramori after loss to Iraq

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan manager Makoto Teguramori leaves the pitch after losing a quarterfinal game to Iraq 0-1 at the AFC U-22 Championship in Muscat, on Jan. 20, 2014.

Japan forward Kanamori in AFC U-22 C'ship

Japan forward Kanamori in AFC U-22 C'ship

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan forward Takeshi Kanamori (L) finds himself outnumbered in a quarterfinal game against Iraq at the 2014 AFC U-22 Championship in Muscat on Jan. 20, 2014. Iraq won 1-0 to set up a semifinal clash with South Korea.

Japan loses to Iraq at AFC U-22 C'ship

Japan loses to Iraq at AFC U-22 C'ship

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese players bow to supporters after losing a quarterfinal game to Iraq 0-1 at the AFC U-22 Championship in Muscat on Jan. 20, 2014.

Japan midfielder Yajima in AFC U-22 C'ship

Japan midfielder Yajima in AFC U-22 C'ship

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan midfielder Shinya Yajima (C) tries to shrug off his marker in a quarterfinal game against Iraq at the 2014 AFC U-22 Championship in Muscat, on Jan. 20, 2014. Iraq won 1-0 to set up a semifinal clash with South Korea.

Japan prime minister

Japan prime minister

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie wave at Muscat airport in Oman before leaving for Ivory Coast on Jan. 10, 2014. They are on a weeklong trip to four countries in the Middle East and Africa -- Oman, Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Ethiopia.

Japanese prime minister in Oman

Japanese prime minister in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said shake hands before their talks in Muscat, Oman, on Jan. 9, 2014.

Japanese prime minister in Oman

Japanese prime minister in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said hold talks in Muscat, Oman, on Jan. 9, 2014.

Japan prime minister in Oman

Japan prime minister in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at Muscat airport in Oman on Jan. 9, 2014. He is on a weeklong trip to four countries in the Middle East and Africa -- Oman, Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Ethiopia.

Japan prime minister in Oman

Japan prime minister in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie arrive at Muscat airport in Oman on Jan. 9, 2014. They are on a weeklong trip to four countries in the Middle East and Africa -- Oman, Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Ethiopia.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) scores his team's second goal late in the second half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 event in Brazil.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan players celebrate after winning a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Shinji Okazaki (2nd from R) scored a later winner for Japan in the second half.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Shinji Okazaki celebrates after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Shinji Okazaki (C) scores the winner for Japan in the dying minutes of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions in the first half of a 2014 FIFA World Cup final qualifier in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan beat host Oman 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 event in Brazil.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake (L) celebrates with teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

Female principal from Japan chronicles her life in Oman

Female principal from Japan chronicles her life in Oman

TOKYO, Japan - Suad Mohammed Al-Mudhaffar, originally Mihoko Morita hailing from Tokyo, talks about her life as principal of her private school in Muscat, Oman, in an interview with Kyodo News on March 17.

Japanese perform mounted archery in Oman

Japanese perform mounted archery in Oman

MUSCAT, Oman - A performance is given of traditional Japanese ''yabusame'' mounted archery during a horse show in the Omani capital Muscat on Jan. 1. Five Japanese, clad in the outfits of medieval warriors, shot arrows at targets while riding horses at full tilt.

(1)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

(1)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan forward Takayuki Suzuki (R) scores with a header in the 52nd minute of a game against Oman in the Group 3 qualifier for the 2006 World Cup in Muscut on Oct. 13. Japan beat Oman 1-0 to advance to the final round of qualifiers for the World Cup in Germany.

(3)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

(3)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki reacts after scoring the goal with a header in the 52nd minute of a game against Oman in the Group 3 qualifier for the 2006 World Cup in Muscut on Oct. 13. Japan beat Oman 1-0.

(5)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

(5)Japan advances to final round of World Cup qualifiers

MUSCAT, Oman - Japanese soccer players and their fans celebrate after Japan beat Oman 1-0 in the Group 3 qualifier for the 2006 World Cup in Muscut on Oct. 13.