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Bill Murray arrives in Oman to take charge as new British Ambassador

Bill Murray will succeed Hamish Cowell as the new British Ambassador to Oman

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

MUSCAT: Bill Murray has been appointed as the new British Ambassador to Oman.

Murray will succeed Hamish Cowell CMG and is expected to take up his appointment during September 2021, the UK’s Foreign Office announced on Wednesday.

“We are pleased to announce the arrival of Her Majesty’s Ambassador (designate) to the Sultanate of Oman, Mr Bill Murray,” the UK Embassy in Oman said.

“Mr Bill Murray has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr Hamish Cowell CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment,” the statement from the UK office said.

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