A MARCH OF PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY
A PROUD DAY TO REMEMBER: Sultanate celebrates 46th anniversary of July 23rd Renaissance Day
MUSCAT: Oman celebrates the 46th anniversary of the blessed Renaissance Day under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos who made Oman, as planned by His Majesty, an oasis for peace, security, welfare and dignified life.
On this day, Omanis remember the Renaissance Day, which marks the beginning of a new era in Omani history. They also take this opportunity to express recognition and gratitude and renew the pledge of loyalty to His Majesty the Sultan.
As instructed by His Majesty the Sultan, the Omani government accords great importance to social development with special focus on generating jobs and training opportunities, diversifying sources of income, encouraging investments in productive projects and promoting the role played by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the growth of national economy.
Justice and balanced development have been two of the key characteristics of the development march. The Omani citizen benefited largely from the development of health, education, road, electricity, water and communication services.
His Majesty the Sultan has been keen on providing Omanis with an opportunity to play a role in the development process and enjoy the fruits of development.
In his speech, His Majesty the Sultan reaffirmed that the historical achievements and accomplishments made in all fields had one main noble objective: the building of a modern, faithful Omani who preserves the deep-rooted traditions and customs of the Sultanate, while making full use of the benefits of modern civilisation in building a modern nation.
Since the dawn of the blessed Renaissance, His Majesty the Sultan has laid the pillars of national unity, which serves as a springboard for the
If things are to be judged by results, we can say that what has been achieved, with the help of God, is a great achievement. History will testify that you, sons of Oman, patiently faced the challenges, and overcame all problems. God has blessed your progress and has granted you your success.
development efforts in all fields.
His Majesty the Sultan has promoted the value of justice and the rule of law. Over the past years, His Majesty the Sultan has a firm belief in the ability of the Omani citizen to play a role in building his present and shaping his future.
His Majesty the Sultan said: “If things are to be judged by results, we can say that what has been achieved, with the help of God, is a great achievement. History will testify that you, sons of Oman, patiently faced the challenges, and overcame all problems. God has blessed your progress and has granted you your success.”
Since 1976, the Sultanate has implemented a number of five-year successive development plans that ensure balance between modernity and authenticity.
During those years, the Sultanate utilised the oil revenues in building high quality infrastructure projects that serve as a base for economic diversification.
It also made impressive gains health, education and social services.
At the beginning of 2016, His Majesty the Sultan approved the 9th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020), which serves as the last cycle of Oman Vision-2020 and paves way for Oman Vision 2040.
The current five-year plan attaches great importance to optimum utilisation of resources and investment opportunities at the various governorates of the Sultanate.
It also focuses on development of governorates to achieve balanced growth and development in different parts of the Sultanate.
The plan relies on policies which activate the role played by the private sector in economic growth.
As part of His Majesty the Sultan’s interest in promoting partnership and having multiple views, the Council of Ministers held many independent meetings with the State Council Office and Majlis Ash’shura Office to enhance coordination between the Council of Ministers and the Council of Oman.
On the other hand, the second municipal council elections for the term (2017-2020) will be held at the end of this year. The Ministry of Interior has opened registration for the elections from June 12.
The Sultanate is going ahead with its plan to diversify sources of income, reduce reliance on oil revenues and alleviate the negative effects of oil price slump in the world market.
While the Sultanate endeavours to become a regional and world logistic hub, it also seeks to enhance its relations with different countries based on mutual respect, non-interference in others’ affairs and respect for good neighbourly relations.
The Sultanate also cooperates in
His Majesty stressed the importance of preserving the achievements, continuing building national capacities, making optimum use of the Sultanate’s strategic location, encouraging local and foreign investments and generating more job opportunities for Omanis.
in regional and international efforts made to promote peace and security in the region, such as Yemen, Syria and Libya.
In recognition role in promoting and security and made to address of the Sultanate’s international peace diplomatic efforts different issues in the Middle East in a peaceful manner, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, in January received Saint George Award for Peace at a special ceremony held in Dresden in Germany.
While presiding over the Council of Ministers meeting in April, His Majesty the Sultan has expressed satisfaction over the achievements made by the Sultanate.
His Majesty stressed the importance of preserving the achievements, continuing building national capacities, making optimum use of the Sultanate’s strategic location, encouraging local and foreign investments and generating more job opportunities for Omanis.
While Oman, land and people, renew pledge to the Monarch of the country; Leader of the Blessed Renaissance to remain guided by His Majesty’s wise royal directives and vow to work hard to ensure more glory, it appeals to Allah the Almighty to grant His Majesty the Sultan good health, wellbeing, happiness and long life.