- KR Bharat
- 2025-12-19
Muscat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Oman was marked by a grand reception, including a traditional dance and a guard of honour, as he was received by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said.
While visuals of the reception circulated widely on social media, attention was drawn to what appeared to be a small, shiny earring worn by the Prime Minister on his left ear, sparking curiosity and speculation online.
However, a closer look revealed that the device was not a fashion accessory but a real-time translation device commonly used during high-level diplomatic engagements. Such devices help facilitate smooth communication by providing instant translation, particularly during interactions involving different official languages.
The Prime Minister was wearing the device during his interaction with the Omani Deputy Prime Minister at the airport. Arabic is the official language of Oman, and the use of the translation device ensured effective communication during the formal reception.
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