The Order of Al Nu'man () is an order of Oman awarded to high ranking

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History

The order was instituted in 1982 by Sultan Qaboos bin Said prior to his state visit to the United Kingdom. It is made up of three classes.

Insignia

The insignia of the order consists of a riband, badge, star, and miniature. The ribbon is yellow with blue borders. The badge is a ten pointed star of alternating gold and silver with the crown of Oman at the center on a blue enamel background with a red border.

Notable recipients

First class

* Seiji Morimoto (2011), former Japanese ambassador to Oman * Yu Fulong (2018), former Chinese ambassador to Oman * Eid Mohammed al Thaqafi (2021), former Saudi ambassador to Oman * Yousef Furtas (2022), former Honorary Consul General of Switzerland * Tibor Szatmari (2022), former Hungarian ambassador to Oman * Ali Najafi (2024), former Iranian ambassador to Oman * Abdullah bin Saud Al Anazi (2023), former Saudi ambassador to Oman * Amjad Jamil Al Quhaiwi (2025), former Jordanian ambassador to Oman

References

{{Orders, decorations, and medals of Oman Nu'man Awards established in 1982 Diplomatic awards and decorations