Order of Al Said
| Order of Al Said وسام آل سعيد | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Sultan of Oman | |
| Type | Dynastic |
| Established | 1913 |
| Country | Oman |
| Royal house | Al Bu Sa'id |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Sultan Taimur bin Faisal |
| Sovereign | Sultan Haitham bin Tariq |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Order of Oman |
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The Order of Al Said (Arabic: وسام آل سعيد, romanized: Wisam Al-Sa'id) is the highest order of Oman.[1]
History
[edit]The order was originally founded by Sultan Taimur bin Faisal in 1913, the first year of his reign. In 1911, he attended the Delhi Durbar of King George V and wanted to create an Omani order after he saw the many orders and decorations of the other attendees. Sultan Taimur awarded the first order to Sheikh Al-Hajj Al-Zubair bin Ali and then to other government officials that were loyal to him.[2]
The order fell into disuse but was brought back by Sultan Qaboos bin Said prior to his state visit to the United Kingdom in March 1982. As the highest ranking order it is typically awarded to foreign heads of state.[3]
Insignia
[edit]The insignia of the Order of Al Said consists of a collar, sash, and star. The ribbon of the sash is red with central green stripe.[4]
Notable Recipients
[edit]- Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (March 1982)
- King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan
- Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (January 2012)[5]
- Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (February 2017)[6]
- King Salman of Saudi Arabia (July 2021)[7]
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (September 2022) [8]
- Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (February 2024)[9]
- King Abdullah II bin Hussein of Jordan (May 2024)[10]
- President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (October 2024)[11]
- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (November 2024) [12]
- King Philippe of Belgium (December 2024)[13]
- King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (April 2025)[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Royal Decree 7/2011 Issuing the Law of Civil and Military Orders". Official Gazette. 24 January 2011.
- ^ Al Arimi, Mohammed (18 February 2022). "It is more than 100 years old and is considered the first Omani medal: What do you know about the Order of Al Said". Atheer (in Arabic).
- ^ "What do you know about the Al Said Order". Al Roya (in Arabic). 12 July 2021.
- ^ Tinson, Col. Ashley R. (1995). Orders and Medals of the Sultanate of Oman (3rd ed.). Spink. ISBN 9780907605591.
- ^ Aziz, Ali Abdel (11 July 2021). "Oman's highest order: What is the 'Order of Al Said' that the Sultan of Oman bestowed upon the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques". Akhbaar 24.
- ^ "His Majesty hosts dinner, confers Al Said Order on Emir of Kuwait". Times of Oman. 20 February 2017.
- ^ "HM The Sultan, King Salman exchange orders". Times of Oman. 11 July 2021.
- ^ "UAE President, the Sultan of Oman exchange medals and gifts". Emirates News Agency. 27 September 2022.
- ^ "His Majesty the Sultan and Emir of Kuwait exchange Orders". Foreign Ministry of Oman. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "His Majesty King Abdullah receives the Order of Al Said from Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, in appreciation of His Majesty and the deep-rooted ties between the two countries". jordantimes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ "His Majesty, Sultan of Oman, honors President of the Republic with "Al-Said" Order Medal". Algeria Press Service. 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman decorated with Order of State". President of the Republic of Türkiye. 28 November 2024.
- ^ "HM, King of Belgians exchange orders". Times of Oman. 3 December 2024.
- ^ "HM The Sultan, King of Netherlands Exchange Orders, Mementos". Oman News Agency. 15 April 2025.
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