His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Speech Before
The Opening of the Annual Session of the Council of Oman




Dhul-Qaada 28, 1430AH
(Corresponding to Monday 16th November 2009)

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Praise be to God for his blessings and peace and prayer be upon the Messenger of Mercy to all peoples.

Honourable Members of the Council of Oman
Dear Citizens.

We meet once again, with God’s grace and guidance, in this annual gathering where we review with you various aspects of our blessed renaissance which has continued to go steadily ahead towards its goals of comprehensive development in every field. From the moment of its dawning, it has taken determined steps to open the doors to development and progress in the different spheres of modern life while creating equal opportunities for all the citizens of this country without exception, thereby enabling them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions and see their hopes translated into realities. This has been clearly demonstrated by the realities of daily life and the achievements of the past, and further confirmed by the wide range of targets the state has set itself for the future, which are designed to serve the citizens, develop their potential and broaden their expertise and skills, while creating greater job opportunities for them so that they can earn a living for themselves and their families and contribute to their community’s development.    more