'Oman - A Model For Others To Follow'
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said recently presided over the opening of the Council of Oman's 5th term for 2011 at Hisn Al Shomoukh in the Wilayat of Manah in the A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. Excerpts from the Royal Speech
We spoke before, on this same glorious occasion, about Oman's Shura (Consultation) experiment and about the gradual path we chose to build it on firm foundations and stable pillars that will ensure its natural growth, meet the requirements of each phase of national work, and also respond to the community's needs and - by applying wisdom in its vision and in the implementation of its procedures - fulfil its aspirations of contributing more effectively to the decision-making process for the higher interest of the country and citizens.
The building of a modern state which we pledged to establish since the first moment of the dawn of the Blessed Renaissance required us to exert big efforts in the field of establishing the infrastructure which is the pillar and first cornerstone of comprehensive development. The provision of this infrastructure in all parts of the Sultanate has given a big opportunity for construction development in various cities and villages throughout Oman and paved the way for the establishment of many economic, commercial and industrial projects as well as different educational, cultural, health and social institutions. Any observer of daily life in Oman will see this quite clearly. And no wonder. Omanis have been, from ancient times, makers of civilisation with their great historical heritage, their openness to other civilisations across the seas and oceans, and their ability to communicate and exchange mutual benefits with others. This is why Omanis are well-qualified to be an example and a model for others to follow in this age of rapid development and progress, and why they are also capable of coping with the challenges of the modern age, and adopting every new enlightened idea, benefiting from sciences and new technology and at the same time always preserving the values and high principles that they believe in, and the traditions and authentic customs with which they were brought up.
We all know that progress is part of the reality of the universe we live in. However, many ways and means are required in order to achieve it. The first of these is a strong will and determination, and a readiness to face challenges and persist in one's endeavours to overcome difficulties and obstacles. Therefore every nation that desires to live -- in the full meaning of the word - needs to roll up its sleeves and work tirelessly and diligently with dedication and the love to give generously to utilise its capacities and skills and invest in its resources and potential, so that it can build a great and illustrious present and prepare for a decent and prosperous future. Through God's grace, the Omani people have been granted many of these qualities, and over the past four decades they were able to realise achievements which still stand as clear evidence that cannot be denied by anybody who has the power of vision and insight.
We are living in a world that has witnessed rapid developments at regional and international levels that have had a different impact and opposing reactions. As the world is characterised by over-lapping interests and policies we cannot be detached from what is happening around us. The Sultanate has always been known for adopting a clear policy based on cooperation with all in accordance with the firm principles of mutual respect, encouragement of dialogue and rejection of violence in tackling issues, in order to come up with communities where fraternisation and stability prevail which will enable nations to continue their development march and achieve their objectives of progress and prosperity in an atmosphere of security, free of disturbances, and encourage the implementation of economic and social plans and programmes in accordance with priorities dictated by public interests. We in the Sultanate, and despite the crises swarming the world and the difficulties in predicting their limits, timescale, and their repercussions on the countries' economy, we endeavour to lessen these impacts by adopting balanced economic policies to preserve our gains and boost our economic plans in various spheres, going forward with determination to complete the establishment of the modern state based on solid foundations that guarantee the continuation of the development of natural and human resources, spreading education, culture and knowledge and providing security and stability and consolidating the basis of institutional work that leads, with God's assistance, to more progress, prosperity and a decent living for all citizens.
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said recently presided over the opening of the Council of Oman's 5th term for 2011 at Hisn Al Shomoukh in the Wilayat of Manah in the A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. Excerpts from the Royal Speech
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The building of a modern state which we pledged to establish since the first moment of the dawn of the Blessed Renaissance required us to exert big efforts in the field of establishing the infrastructure which is the pillar and first cornerstone of comprehensive development. The provision of this infrastructure in all parts of the Sultanate has given a big opportunity for construction development in various cities and villages throughout Oman and paved the way for the establishment of many economic, commercial and industrial projects as well as different educational, cultural, health and social institutions. Any observer of daily life in Oman will see this quite clearly. And no wonder. Omanis have been, from ancient times, makers of civilisation with their great historical heritage, their openness to other civilisations across the seas and oceans, and their ability to communicate and exchange mutual benefits with others. This is why Omanis are well-qualified to be an example and a model for others to follow in this age of rapid development and progress, and why they are also capable of coping with the challenges of the modern age, and adopting every new enlightened idea, benefiting from sciences and new technology and at the same time always preserving the values and high principles that they believe in, and the traditions and authentic customs with which they were brought up.
We all know that progress is part of the reality of the universe we live in. However, many ways and means are required in order to achieve it. The first of these is a strong will and determination, and a readiness to face challenges and persist in one's endeavours to overcome difficulties and obstacles. Therefore every nation that desires to live -- in the full meaning of the word - needs to roll up its sleeves and work tirelessly and diligently with dedication and the love to give generously to utilise its capacities and skills and invest in its resources and potential, so that it can build a great and illustrious present and prepare for a decent and prosperous future. Through God's grace, the Omani people have been granted many of these qualities, and over the past four decades they were able to realise achievements which still stand as clear evidence that cannot be denied by anybody who has the power of vision and insight.
We are living in a world that has witnessed rapid developments at regional and international levels that have had a different impact and opposing reactions. As the world is characterised by over-lapping interests and policies we cannot be detached from what is happening around us. The Sultanate has always been known for adopting a clear policy based on cooperation with all in accordance with the firm principles of mutual respect, encouragement of dialogue and rejection of violence in tackling issues, in order to come up with communities where fraternisation and stability prevail which will enable nations to continue their development march and achieve their objectives of progress and prosperity in an atmosphere of security, free of disturbances, and encourage the implementation of economic and social plans and programmes in accordance with priorities dictated by public interests. We in the Sultanate, and despite the crises swarming the world and the difficulties in predicting their limits, timescale, and their repercussions on the countries' economy, we endeavour to lessen these impacts by adopting balanced economic policies to preserve our gains and boost our economic plans in various spheres, going forward with determination to complete the establishment of the modern state based on solid foundations that guarantee the continuation of the development of natural and human resources, spreading education, culture and knowledge and providing security and stability and consolidating the basis of institutional work that leads, with God's assistance, to more progress, prosperity and a decent living for all citizens.
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