Press Release - 20 October 2025
Ethar Relief Founder Visits Oman to Forge New Partnerships
MUSCAT, OMAN. In a promising step toward expanding humanitarian efforts, Ethar Relief’s founder, Dr Sultan Omar and Ethar's International Finance Specialist Mr Ali Ismail, completed a successful visit to Oman in September 2025. Accompanied by Dr Waleed Altarrad from Kuwait, Dr Omar met with a number of governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as key charitable figures.
The visit was designed to build potential relationships and foster collaboration with a range of Omani entities. These new partnerships are expected to significantly enhance Ethar’s capacity to deliver aid and support to vulnerable communities in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, regions where the organisation has a long-standing presence.
During the visit, Dr Omar and Dr Altarrad engaged in constructive discussions with respected and honourable representatives from several prominent organisations, including:
Al Madina Takaful Insurance Company
Bawshar Endowment
Dar Al-Ataa Charity
Al-Istiqama TV
Imam Jaber Bin Zayed Endowment
The National Museum of Oman
Oman Charitable Organisation
“We are deeply grateful for the warm reception we received in Oman and the productive meetings with such a diverse and influential group of well-wishers and potential partners,” said Sultan Omar. “The generosity and commitment to humanitarian causes we witnessed here are truly inspiring. These initial discussions will pave the way for a powerful new chapter in our work, strengthening our ability to deliver critical aid where it is most needed.”
The visit highlights Ethar Relief's commitment to creating a global network of support to address the critical needs of communities affected by conflict and natural disasters. The organisation is optimistic that these initial discussions will lead to formal agreements and joint initiatives in the near future.
About Ethar Relief: further information and notes to editors
Ethar Relief is a UK-registered charity established to help refugees, displaced and disadvantaged people in the Horn of Africa region. It was set up two decades ago by former refugees from East Africa who grew up in refugee camps and in other conditions of displacement. The charity's primary aim is to bring an end to the suffering that exists for refugees and their communities, and improve their lived experiences. Ethar also advocates for the rights and humanitarian needs of refugees, and raises awareness of refugee issues on a global platform.
Contact comms@etharrelief.org for more information, or to reach the press team. Further information on Ethar’s structure, governance and processes can be found on the website www.etharrelief.org, from our publicly available annual reports, or requested from grc@etharrelief.org.
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Further information and notes to editors
Ethar Relief is a UK-registered charity established to help refugees, displaced and disadvantaged people in the Horn of Africa region. It was set up more than a decade ago by former refugees from Eritrea who grew up in refugee camps and in other conditions of displacement. The charity's primary aim is to bring an end to the suffering that exists for refugees and their communities, and improve their lived experiences. Ethar also advocates for the rights and humanitarian needs of refugees, and raises awareness of refugee issues on a global platform.
Contact comms@etharrelief.org for more information, or to reach the press team. Further information on Ethar’s structure, governance and processes can be found on the website www.etharrelief.org, from our publicly available annual reports, or requested from grc@etharrelief.org. If you have an ongoing financial arrangement with Ethar, this is unaffected by the changeover, but updated information and clarifications can be obtained from finance@etharrelief.org.
