Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, appointed to this role on August 18, 2020, by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq[2][3]. Born in Muscat in 1960, he pursued higher education in the United Kingdom, graduating from the University of Oxford with a master’s degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics[2]. Albusaidi’s career has been defined by a steady rise within Oman’s diplomatic service. He joined the Foreign Ministry in 1989, serving in various capacities, including as Ambassador (from 1996), Undersecretary (from 2000), and Secretary General with the rank of Minister (from 2007)[2][5]. A notable early achievement was establishing the Office for Political Analysis to enhance Oman’s assessment of international and regional issues[2]. Albusaidi played a pivotal role in negotiations with the United States on labor law issues, which contributed to Oman’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2000 and the signing of a US-Oman Free Trade Agreement in 2006[2][5]. He has chaired Oman’s delegations in numerous bilateral and multilateral forums, reflecting his central role in shaping Oman’s foreign policy[2][5]. Albusaidi is recognized for promoting cultural diplomacy, tolerance, and mutual understanding, and has lectured internationally on topics such as modernization, development, and Omani history[2][5]. He has also shown a personal commitment to youth development, human rights, and the advancement of women in public life[2][5]. As Foreign Minister, Albusaidi maintains Oman’s tradition of balanced, neutral diplomacy, emphasizing dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes[3]. He is currently active in addressing regional and global challenges, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where he has called for urgent international action and the restoration of Palestinian rights[1][6]. In September 2025, he participated in high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly, engaging with counterparts such as Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, to discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation[1][4]. Albusaidi’s recent public statements at the UN underscored Oman’s focus on climate action, sustainable development, and the imperative of collective responsibility in addressing global crises[6]. Albusaidi’s leadership continues to be relevant as Oman navigates complex geopolitical dynamics, upholds its mediating role in regional disputes, and seeks to expand international partnerships in trade and investment[1][4]. His tenure reflects both continuity in Oman’s foreign policy principles and adaptability to contemporary global challenges.