Important Points:
- Order of Oman is the highest civilian award of Oman
- Instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboos bin Said
- Conferred by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
- Award recognises outstanding contributions to public life
- Strengthens diplomatic goodwill between India and Oman
- Symbol of strategic partnership between the two countries
- Reflects deepening India–Gulf engagement
- Rare honour given to select global leaders