Following a briefing on the organisation and task of the Sultan's Special Force, His Majesty was shown a display of the equipment used by the mobile regiment. His Majesty then proceeded to the gymnasium to witness a self-defence performance.

His Majesty continued the tour of the facilities with a visit to the anti-terrorism training area,

Before concluding the Visit to the Al-Somoudh Garrison of the Sultan's Special Force, His Majesty was invited to the Officers' Mess where senior officers of the regiment greeted His Majesty. General Ali bin Majid and Brigadier Amar presented His Majesty with souvenirs shortly after His Majesty signed the guest book. In return, His Majesty presented military plaques to General Ali and Brigadier Amar.

On Wednesday night, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said, the Sultan of Oman, hosted a state dinner at the Banquet Hall of Al-Alam Palace in honour of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. The state dinner was also attended by Sayyid Fand bin Mahmood Al-Said, Omani Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers and Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, Minister of Heritage and Culture as the Minister-In-Attendance.

Also present were other members of the Royal Family find state dignitaries as well as members of the Omani Government, members of the diplomatic corps and members of the official delegation of Brunei Darussalam.  -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times