King Charles III welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman to the UK with a powerful reference to a hadith of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ, highlighting the longstanding bond between the British and Omani peoples.
During the state banquet, the King quoted the Prophet ﷺ:
لَوْ أَنَّ أَهْلَ عُمَانَ أَتَيْتَ مَا سَبُّوكَ وَلاَ ضَرَبُوكَ
“If you were to come to the people of ʿUmān, they would have neither reviled you nor beaten you.”
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2544]
The Sultan’s visit aims to strengthen diplomatic, economic and security ties between the two countries. The state banquet was held at Windsor Castle, bringing together senior members of the Royal Family and dignitaries to mark the historic occasion.
Britain’s King Charles III welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit in 44 years, praising Omani peacemaking efforts and quoting, in Arabic, a sacred text attributed to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
Thank you Prime Minister and my dear brother @CMShehbaz, for your warm and generous hospitality, as well as the kindness and friendship you have extended to me.
I am extremely grateful for the highly productive official talks we had today. We engaged in constructive discussions that lay a solid foundation for strengthening our bilateral ties, as we celebrate 60 years of formal diplomatic relations.
We reviewed our longstanding friendship and outlined joint priorities across key sectors, including trade and investment, health and education, environment and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, youth and sports, defence and security, training and capacity-building, as well as regional and multilateral cooperation.
I am pleased that we have agreed to take the bilateral trade between our countries from USD 13 million to USD 200 million within the next 2 years. I also thank you for the invaluable donation to our five million tree planting initiative.
It is a great honour for me and my country, to have been conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Politics and International Relations by the
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
Today’s exchange of 20 MoUs opens a dynamic new chapter in Maldives-Pakistan relations. I look forward to taking these initiatives forward as we build a stronger, mutually beneficial partnership!
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Amnesty International report says UK universities have restricted pro-Palestinian solidarity and speech deemed “critical” of Israel.
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Palestinian families forcibly displaced in Gaza fear worsening food insecurity as planned aid cuts coincide with continued restrictions on commercial shipments entering the territory.
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Palestinians receive food donated by the World Food Programme at a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza.
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Today I visited Dr Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia, who's wife, Dr. Hasmah, just passed away and read Al Fatihah. They were married for 70 years. He is 101 years old, by God’s grace.
"Sadly, none of them will be prosecuted. I am sure of it."
— @Heidiphotos, after settlers beat her.
Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in a PRESS vest in 2022.
The AP, CNN, NYT and the Post traced the fire to Israeli troops. No one was charged. https://t.co/kc9ns5W47K
Over 2.8 billion people face housing inadequacy. Unsafe, unaffordable or overcrowded housing deepens poverty, exclusion and undermines other human rights.
Today's #EndPovertyDay calls for action to make safe housing a human-rights priority for all.
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Clean water is a human right. Yet 2 billion people worldwide still lack safe drinking water.
@UNEP works with countries to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems, helping secure clean water for current and future generations.
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Poverty is an affront to human dignity & a denial of human rights.
We must eradicate poverty & confront the inequalities & injustices that perpetuate it.
The resources & knowledge exist. Let’s mobilize the political will & investments needed to ensure everyone can build a life free from poverty.
Our 2026 Multidimensional Poverty Index reports the 1st rise in the number of people living in #MultidimensionalPoverty since 2010.
Yet, 33 countries have halved their MPI value in less than 15 years showing progress is possible.
More on #EndPoverty Day: https://t.co/kJe4iiQybJ
Everyone has the right to live free from poverty and the chance to thrive.
Every efforts must be made to eradicate poverty so all people, everywhere, can live with dignity and prosperity.
Saturday is #EndPoverty Day.
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وَاللَّهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِينَ
Allah will amaze you in ways you never thought were possible. Being patient is hard, but the sweetness of relief that Allah has planned for you is worth waiting for. Every delay is a blessing and everything will make sense in a beautiful way. He is surely the Best of Planners.
“But they plan, and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of planners.” [8:30]
On World Food Day, I wish to recognise the importance of building innovative, sustainable and resilient food systems that ensure access to safe, nutritious and affordable food for all.
This year’s theme, “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow,” reminds us that the choices we make and the investments we undertake today will shape the food security of future generations. By investing in innovation, expanding domestic food production and sustainably managing our natural resources, we can strengthen food security and secure a healthier, more sustainable future for our people.
As an island nation, strengthening food security is essential to our national resilience and economic sustainability. We must embrace new technologies, improve local production, support our farmers and fishers, and protect the natural resources that sustain our livelihoods and communities.
This Government has taken important steps to strengthen the fisheries sector, including ensuring payments to fishers within 48 hours, expanding fish storage and processing infrastructure, and introducing measures to support our fisheries sector as a whole. We have also advanced agricultural development through public-private partnerships, with projects initiated in various islands as well as encouraging communities to make better use of available land to expand local production, improve access to fresh fruits and create greater opportunities for farmers.
We are working to strengthen local food supply chains, improve market access for farmers and fishers, and encourage greater investment in agriculture. By combining innovation with the knowledge and experience of our local producers, we can increase productivity, reduce dependence on imported food and and strengthen the resilience and sustainability of our food supply.
Food security is a shared responsibility. By working together to strengthen local food systems and support our farming and fishing communities, we can ensure a reliable supply of nutritious and affordable food for all Maldivians.
Let us work together towards a Maldives where our farmers and fishers, and their families, are empowered, local food production continues to grow, and every household has access to nutritious and affordable food.
Restore your energy with a healthy Meal by choosing whole grains. They help maintain blood sugar levels, support digestion, &promote a healthy weight.
For more guidance on a healthy diet, check out the Maldives FBDG: https://t.co/qFeW1LZrj3
#HealthyLiving
This International #DayOfTheGirl, we join the international community in reaffirming our commitment to advancing and protecting the rights of girls around the globe.
Our administration is committed to advancing policies and creating opportunities that empower girls and young women to realise their full potential, equip them to become future leaders, and enable them to contribute meaningfully to national development in a safe and supportive environment.
Such aspirations require a whole-of-society approach, beginning with families and communities and extending to all relevant stakeholders. Investing in our daughters today is an investment in a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Sovereign Credit Rating from “Caa2” to “Caa1” with a stable outlook. The agency cited the successful repayment and refinancing of significant debt obligations maturing this year, along with improved external buffers, resulting from the Government’s coordinated efforts as the rationale for this rating upgrade.
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