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The Reception of the Japanese National Day
The Reception of the Japanese National Day was held on 1st December,
2008 at the Residence of the Ambassador H.E. Seiji MORIMOTO.
This reception was to celebrate the 75th Birthday of His
Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan. His
Majesty the Emperor was born on 23rd December, 1933 and is the 125th
Emperor in the long Japanese imperial history.
The Reception was among others attended by the following distinguished guests;
1.
Excellency Dr.
Mubarak bin Saleh Al Khadoury, Special Advisor to His Majesty
2.
Excellency Hamad bin
Mohd Al Rashidi, Minister of Information
3.
Excellency Dr.
Rawiyah bint Saoud Al Busaidiyah, Minister of Higher Education
4.
Excellency Hamad bin
Suleiman Al Gharaibi, Undersecretary for Regional Municipalities and Water
Resources.
5.
Excellency Dr. Mona
bint Salem Al Jardaniyah, Undersecretary for Education Curriculum
6.
Excellency Ahmad bin
Suleiman Al Maimani, Undersecretary for Commerce and Industry for Administrative
Affairs
7.
Excellency Nasser bin
Khamis Al Jashmi, Undersecretary for Oil and Gas
8.
Excellency Ambassador
Nasser bin Khalfan Al Kharousi, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
9.
Excellency
Ambassador Afif Ayyub, Dean of Diplomatic Corps
On this occasion some of the concrete examples of the Japanese co-operation in
the field of Environmental protection and energy saving were displayed. To
name a few, (1) hybrid engine technology for automobiles specially adapted for
the climate in the Gulf region, (2) a future proto-type of an electric car, (3)
newly developed fuel efficient middle-range jet aircraft, (4) mist-catcher
technology to produce water for irrigation and other purposes, as well as (5)
Japan’s assistance to restore mangrove forests in Oman.
This exhibition was highly appreciated by all present.
Also Japanese fresh fruits transported by air were presented on this occasion.
The guests enjoyed trying them together with other Japanese food.
