His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman visited Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF).

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday led the farewells of his brother, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman upon his departure and the accompanying delegation, at Doha International Airport, after a two-day state visit to the country.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received Monday a verbal message from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman pertaining to the brotherly relations between the two countries

Oman's new royal ruler has promised to follow in the footsteps of his influential predecessor, but also looks set to launch the nation on a new phase in its development, analysts say.

The new Sultan, born on October 13, 1954 in Muscat, is a prominent member of the ruling al-Said family.