Flag of Oman

This flag features a vertical red band on the hoist side, which meets three horizontal stripes of white, red, and green. Located in the upper hoist corner within the red band is the national emblem of Oman, consisting of a traditional dagger known as a khanjar superimposed on two crossed swords.

White symbolizes peace and prosperity, while the green stripe represents the fertility of the Jebel Akhdar region. Red serves as a traditional color derived from the country's former flags, representing battles fought against foreign invaders. The national emblem in the canton, featuring a sheathed khanjar dagger and two crossed swords, denotes the historic authority of the monarchy and the martial traditions of the Omani people.

Historically, the Sultanate of Muscat utilized a plain red banner before the modern national flag was officially introduced on December 17, 1970, by Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Following the accession of the Sultan, this new design incorporated white and green stripes to signify a departure from isolationism. Minor adjustments were made in 1995 to standardize the width of the horizontal bands, resulting in the current 1:2 aspect ratio.