Salalah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, visited the Royal Army of Oman’s Firaq Forces command today.
According to Oman News Agency, during the visit, His Majesty inaugurated the Firaq Forces command building at the Ngour Sahalnoot Camp in the Governorate of Dhofar. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Maj. Gen Mattar bin Salim Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman, and the Commander of the Firaq Forces, along with senior officers.
His Majesty unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the official inauguration and listened to a briefing about the roles and national duties carried out by the Firaq Forces. A commemorative photo was taken with the Firaq Forces officers, after which His Majesty toured an exhibition of military equipment and devices. He also received a brief account of various field training methods.
He observed field training exercises conducted by the Firaq Forces, supported by other RAO units and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). The event concluded with a “Haboot” performance, featuring anthems of loyalty and gratitude. The troops performed a military salute, chanting “Long live His Majesty the Sultan, the Supreme Commander” three times. His Majesty then departed the Ngour Sahalnoot Camp.