His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Passed Away Friday 10th January 2020

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I've lived in Oman for more than three decades. I have come to love this country and it's leader.
HM Sultan Qaboos was a wise and benevolent leader much loved by his people. I got the news this morning at 4.40 am from a relative who was up the coast preparing for an official endurance riding competition organised by the goverment.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman obituary
Leader who modernised his Arabian sultanate while balancing diplomatic links between Iran and US.

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has died aged 79, lived to be the Middle East’s longest-ruling monarch after seizing power in a 1970 palace coup and pulled his Arabian sultanate into modernity while balancing diplomatic ties between adversaries Iran and the US.

 

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A few reports on Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said and his 49-year reign that turned a poverty-stricken country into a prosperous State.
A Cousin, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said has been named and taken Oath as his successor.

Oman's Sultan Qaboos dies; successor vows to pursue peace

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said, one of the Middle East's longest- serving rulers who maintained the country's neutrality in a turbulent region, died on Friday and his cousin Haitham bin Tariq al-Said was named as his successor in a smooth transition.

Sultan Qaboos ushered in Oman renaissance, quiet diplomacy

Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who died late on Friday, transformed Oman during his 49-year reign from a poverty-stricken country torn by dissent into a prosperous state and an internationally trusted mediator for some of the region's thorniest issues.

Oman calls ruling family council to choose new sultan: state TV

Oman's high military council on Saturday called on the country's ruling family council to convene in order to choose a new ruler following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who died on Friday evening, state media said, carrying a statement from the military council.

Oman names Qaboos' cousin Haitham as new ruler: Jazeera TV
Oman has named Haitham bin Tariq al-Said as the country's new ruler after the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said late on Friday, Al Jazeera television reported on Saturday.

Oman's new ruler Haitham bin Tariq takes oath: newspapers
Oman's new ruler, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, was on Saturday taking the oath of allegiance as sultan to succeed his cousin Qaboos bin Said who died on Friday, two Omani newspapers said.

Oman's new ruler promises to keep good ties with all nations
Oman's new ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said promised on Saturday to maintain the Gulf Arab state's foreign policy which he said was built on peaceful coexistence and maintaining friendly ties with all nations.

Oman's new ruler chosen to provide continuity

When Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said named his preferred successor in a sealed envelope, he prioritized continuity by choosing a cousin with extensive foreign policy experience.

 

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UK Flags Fly at Half-mast
UK Flags Fly at Half-mast for Death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman

London, Jan.11 (ONA) ---- Flags of royal and government buildings were flown at half-mast in the friendly United Kingdom (UK) in mourning of the death of late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour.

 

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A tribute to HM Sultan Qaboos

Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said dies aged 79

The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al-Said, has died aged 79, with three days of national mourning declared across the Gulf Arab state.

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Queen Elizabeth recalls fond memories

Queen Elizabeth II recalls long history with Sultan Qaboos

Muscat: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has paid tribute to the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ devotion to his people, in her condolence message...

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Prince Charles Arrives In Oman

His Majesty Sultan Haitham receives Prince Charles

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said received Prince of Wales at Al Alam Palace on Sunday.During the meeting, Prince Charles expressed his...

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