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King Charles hosted the Sultan of Oman for a state visit, commending Oman's "noble efforts" to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The King quoted a Prophet Muhammad hadith.
King Charles III hosted the Sultan of Oman for a state visit, marking the first such visit from the Gulf nation in 44 years. During the banquet at Windsor Castle, the King commended Oman's "noble efforts" to maintain the openness of the Strait of Hormuz. He even recited a hadith in Arabic to praise the Omani people.
The visit underscores the historical and strategic ties between the United Kingdom and Oman. Oman's role as a mediator and its influence over the vital shipping lane, particularly amid regional tensions, makes its relationship with Britain significant for global trade and security.
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