Now, my dear children, we move on to the concept of loyalty. Loyalty, by definition, is an internal feeling that develops within an individual and exists on several levels. There is loyalty to the family, loyalty to the village, loyalty to the tribe, and loyalty to the larger circle of the nation. Is there a conflict between these levels? Absolutely not. Whoever works for the stability and well-being of their family or tribe, being loyal to them, is in fact working for the greater good of the nation. We have mentioned that conflict and destruction occur when loyalty to one entity comes at the expense of another, such as loyalty to one's ethnicity, tribe, sect, or denomination at the expense of the nation. This is where clashes occur, and this is where major problems arise, as we see in many societies. However, when a person works on these gradual levels, culminating in loyalty to the larger nation, the overarching framework for all social components, there is absolutely no conflict. Loyalty to this dear nation means being prepared to work for it and to sacrifice sincerely for it. I emphasize the topic of sacrifice, and we have a great lesson in the lessons of the 1970s and Oman's great victory against its enemies. The victory achieved in the 1970s would not have been possible without the sacrifices made by the loyal sons of this nation, transcending all other loyalties and demonstrating their devotion to this homeland. This led them to sacrifice their wealth and their children so that Oman could grow, prosper, and achieve stability, reaching the position it holds today. The lessons of the 1970s are invaluable, as Oman triumphed over its most powerful enemies at the time, enemies equipped with vast arsenals and formidable forces. Despite Oman's limited resources, the sacrifices made for its nation, its sense of belonging, and its unwavering loyalty enabled it to prevail over those far stronger than itself. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. Citizenship in the Omani experience is a principle that has been clearly and comprehensively established since His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may God have mercy on him, assumed power. He made citizenship a guiding principle, directing the state to fulfill the requirements of citizenship and meet the needs of all Omani citizens, regardless of their region, tribe, sect, or religion. The government, from the beginning of his reign, was committed to this principle. The late Sultan, may God have mercy on him, in the early days of the Sultanate's establishment, focused on unifying the nation, providing peace and stability, and confronting ignorance and backwardness with the weapons of development and education. Therefore, we observe two fundamental and important points: first, the Sultanate distanced itself from narrow affiliations that confine individuals to a limited and restricted mold, severed from their comprehensive homeland; and second, the Sultanate waged war on ignorance with the weapons of knowledge, development, and civilizational advancement. Thus, the concept of citizenship and its meaning in the minds of Omanis now carries multiple meanings and connotations. Among these, though not all, is the concept of citizenship, which today reflects adopted orientations in government policies and development plans aimed at completing the building of the individual and society. It is not an isolated act, but rather an integral part of the political development process undertaken by the government for the benefit of society and the individual, regardless of their other affiliations. Furthermore, building the state is based on building citizenship, and building true citizenship can only be achieved by building the future of the nation and its citizens. The state is keen to provide guarantees for the stability and continuity of development and progress. Citizenship is also an essential urban concept, indispensable to modern society and modern humanity. The modern state strives to achieve, solidify, and implement its principles on the ground in order to cultivate genuine national belonging and produce citizens who are honest with themselves, their families, their tribes, and their communities. Citizenship encompasses both rights and responsibilities. Unfortunately, some mistakenly believe that citizenship consists solely of rights, not responsibilities. In reality, it comprises two balanced pillars: rights and responsibilities. Citizens should not focus on one aspect while neglecting the other—the rights and responsibilities that accompany those rights. The Omani experience is unique in that no group or faction has guardianship over the nation. This is a crucial point. The Omani state is responsible for the safety of its people and was established to achieve justice, equality, and dignity for all. It is the protector of their rights. Furthermore, citizenship cannot be built simply by discussing it in curricula, seminars, or the media, or by including it in the constitution, without everyone fulfilling their duties towards the nation to achieve stability, progress, development, and everything that benefits the individual. May God bless the entire Omani community and nation, and thank you. May He guide you to all that is good, and guide this generous nation to all that is good, and guide its leadership to all that is good, and guide its kind and refined people to all that is good, and avert from them all evil and harm. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.