Tuesday 03 / November / 2026
Bandar Seri Begawan: An official reception ceremony was held this morning for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Istana Nurul Iman in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, on the occasion of the state visit paid by His Majesty to friendly Brunei Darussalam.
Shortly before the palace entrance, a group of Bruneian children welcomed His Majesty the Sultan.
Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan at Istana Nurul Iman, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, led the welcoming party for His Majesty, greeting him and the accompanying official delegation, while expressing his immense pleasure at this Royal visit.
Subsequently, His Majesty and the Sultan of Brunei ascended the dais of honour, where the Omani Royal Anthem and the Bruneian National Anthem were played, accompanied by a 21-gun artillery salute in honour of His Majesty the Sultan.
His Majesty the Sultan then inspected the guard of honour. Following the inspection, His Majesty shook hands with senior Bruneian welcoming officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Brunei, while the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam shook hands with the Omani official delegation.
