Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Chairman and members of the Office of the State Council at Al Barakah Palace yesterday.

At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan gave thanks and praise to Almighty Allah for the bounties He conferred on Oman and divine riches that are deeply enshrined in our benign homeland.

His Majesty the Sultan also expressed gratitude to the Almighty Allah for the accomplishments and progress that cover all aspects of life, heralding yet a brighter future for this dear nation. He prayed to All the Almighty to endow Oman and its people with everlasting bounties and success.