London:The British Omani Society hosted a reception at Lancaster House in London to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, marking the occasion of its Golden Jubilee. The event was attended by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, alongside members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan during the state visit to the United Kingdom.
According to Oman News Agency, HH Sayyid Theyazin was welcomed upon arrival by Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, and Major General (Retd) Richard Stanford, Chairman of the Society's Board of Directors, among other British officials. A commemorative photograph was taken with friends of the British Omani Society before HH Sayyid Theyazin greeted members of the Society's Board of Directors.
During the ceremony, HH Sayyid Theyazin expressed his pleasure at attending the fiftieth anniversary of the Society's founding and praised the Society's efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Oman and the UK. He highlighted the Society's support for the Smart Industries Initiative, a platform promoting technology exchange between the two nations.
Furthermore, HH Sayyid Theyazin acknowledged the significant support for youth initiatives from the New Generation Group and Outward Bound Oman. He noted the Society's various programs, including the teaching of Arabic at the Sultan Qaboos Institute and the Student Volunteers Oman Scheme. These efforts have provided Omani students in the UK with opportunities for practical training, fostering stronger ties between the countries.
On the sidelines of the reception, bilateral meetings took place between Omani and British officials. The ceremony was also attended by several dignitaries, including HH Sayyid Lu'ai bin Ghalib Al Said, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani, Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, Hussain bin Ali bin Abdul Latif, Anwar bin Hilal Al Jabri, Badr bin Mohammed Al Manthari, Dr. Liane Saunders, and members of the Omani Embassy in London.