Emirati-Omani mosaic
There are no two peoples of the world’s countries that can claim or say that they are “one people” like the Emirati and Omani peoples. The historical and geographical roots extending between the peoples of the two countries and related to the human heritage that formed the homogeneous cultural identity of arts, literature, customs and traditions common between the two peoples, which we find all present In the oral tradition, proverbs and folk narrations, as well as in her literature of poetry, prose and story, it was found that the human mosaic is one expressive painting, painted thousands of years ago.
The deep social relations between the people of the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman, which we see at the familial and familial level, made the people of the two countries not feel the existence of social and cultural differences, as many Emirati families have origins and branches in Oman, as well as a large number of Omani families and tribes that have moved to live in The Emirates, or lives between the two countries, to the extent that hardly any social differences can be discerned at all between the citizens of the two countries.
The Emirati-Omani mosaic, social and cultural, has received many stages of protection and care at the level of the leaders of the two countries, as the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed, may God have mercy on him, realized the importance of holding a historic meeting in 1968 to set a future plan for consolidating and strengthening relations, which was achieved in 1971 through the signing of many cultural and educational agreements to develop areas of cooperation. A joint higher education committee between the two countries, and a decision was taken to transfer citizens between the two countries using the personal “identity” card instead of passports, as well as the formation of a higher economic committee that conducted many studies to establish a group of joint projects.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, says: “The Emirates and Oman are deep-rooted brothers and extended relations that are only strengthened by days, strength and love.” His Highness’ vision confirms that consolidating, strengthening and deepening relations with the Sultanate of Oman is a major priority for the country’s leadership His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, says: “Oman is from us and we are among them, our brothers and our brothers and our support,” which shows the specificity of the Emirati-Omani relations and their historical depth, in particular. And makes the UAE, not only a social and cultural partner of the Sultanate of Oman, but one of the most important trading partners of the Sultanate, as the volume of non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman during the past year amounted to 46 billion dirhams.
The visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to the sisterly Sultanate of Oman on September 28, 2022, and the rich and historic reception of His Highness, and the signing of a large number of agreements in various vital fields that are beneficial to the two brotherly countries, are milestones and indications that confirm The Emirati-Omani relations are an unparalleled “global model” in the system of relations of brotherly countries, which, through the attention, care and full care of the wise leadership of the two countries, gain more growth and development in all political, economic, social and cultural fields, and based on future visions Promising, also based on good neighborliness, common interests and mutual respect, strengthening relations and prosperity of the economy, and finding a common mechanism for exchanging all interests, and maximizing the benefit of this exemplary partnership.
Today, the Emirati-Omani cooperation is stronger than ever in the field of advanced industries, such as space, medical and agricultural technology, aviation, establishing smart factories, developing mutual investment opportunities in advanced technologies and innovation, and developing the quality infrastructure system in future industries and others, which will inevitably contribute to the development of Policies and strategies, exchange of expertise, scientific and technical information, research and development results, activating complementary initiatives and projects, facilitating trade exchange between the two countries, and increasing investments in various fields.
Likewise, the signing of memoranda of understanding in the fields of youth, culture and energy sectors such as oil, gas and hydrogen, and in the education sector and in the fields of environment, food security, agricultural and marine research, cooperation in the field of transport, communications, logistics, maritime transport and the railway linking project between the two countries, and cooperation in exchanging information related to laundry Funds and associated original crimes and terrorist financing, and other agreements and memoranda of understanding, will undoubtedly work to strengthen and develop the national economy of the two countries, provide trade and investment opportunities, and strengthen the solid relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman, in line with the visions and directives of our wise leadership.
* Retired Air Force Major General
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