MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik is addressing the nation.

Here’s the highlights from his speech:

His Majesty the Sultan: The past days (during cyclone Shaheen) showed us that the loyal people of Oman is known for their steadfastness, patience, cohesion and solidarity and this will remain a testament to the strength of this nation and its ability to withstand.

His Majesty: We are one nation that is not under the threat of adversity, and we are armed with the spirit of patience, generosity, and sincerity.

His Majesty the Sultan: The ministerial committee charged with evaluating the damage to citizens’ homes and properties should provide assistance as soon as possible, and the relevant government agencies should facilitate the committee’s work and cooperate with it, and the committee will enjoy our direct supervision.

His Majesty: We would also like to commend the role of all governmental, private, and civil authorities, who played pioneering and esteemed roles in managing this case and in responding immediately to the requirements of dealing with it, and we particularly mention the National Committee for the Management of Emergency Situations and our valiant armed forces.

His Majesty the Sultan: We have ordered the establishment of a national emergency fund in order to deal with the aftermath of the tropical situation and to expedite the absorption of its effects, and alleviate the citizens affected by it and what may happen in the future of cases or natural disasters.

His Majesty the Sultan: We thank our brothers and friends, leaders of brotherly and friendly countries who contacted us to express their solidarity with us, asking God Almighty to keep them and their countries away from all harm.