Oman on Friday celebrated Renaissance Day. On this day in 1970 Sultan Qaboos assumed the throne by deposing his father, and heralded a new future for the Sultanate. With lavish words of praise for the 69-year old Sultan Oman marked its rebirth as an nation.
"With the dawn of the Blessed Renaissance 40 years ago, hope and optimism came to Oman and its citizens. Four core values — namely peace, stability, security and welfare — have since characterised Oman’s development plans", the Ministry of Information said on its website.
"On the 40th Renaissance Day, the nation salutes His Majesty who has shaped the destiny of Oman with wisdom and foresight, presenting a successful development model with a blend of modernisation and heritage."
"This is a fruit of his emphasis on the need to strike a judicious balance between the needs of rapid economic development and the wisdom of protecting the environment, heritage and cultural values."
"The Sultanate today stands out as an oasis of peace, security and stability in the world, thanks to the wise policies of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos over the past 40 years of the Blessed Renaissance", the Ministry said. © GPD
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