MUSCAT: Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, on Monday will mark the Omani Youth Day which falls on October 26 each year.

This year’s celebrations come within the framework of the attention accorded by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The Omani Youth Day was designated by the Royal blessings of late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik had highlighted the role of Omani youth in the development process during the cabinet meeting on October 12. His Majesty affirmed the importance of finding channels of communication to ensure all efforts are made to meet the requirements of the development process in various sectors.

In his speech last year, His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth noted that Omani youth have proved their high degree of national responsibility and commitment to participate in the sultanate’s renewed renaissance.