Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Arab world's longest-serving ruler, dies aged 79

Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Arab world's longest-serving ruler, dies aged 79
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, the Arab world's longest-serving ruler, has died aged 79.

The sultan deposed his father in a bloodless coup with British support in 1970 and set Oman on a path to development, using its oil wealth.

Widely regarded as popular, he was also an absolute monarch and any dissenting voices were silenced.

No cause of death has been confirmed. His cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has sworn in as his successor.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50902476


Sultan of Oman dies and is succeeded by cousin
Reports say Haitham bin Tariq al-Said will replace Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who had no children and, under protocol, no publicly named successor
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/11/sultan-of-oman-dies-state-media-announces


The Sultan of loyalty, love and wisdom is gone... Sultan Qaboos good God has gone... our condolences to our brothers in Oman.. our condolences to the Arab and Islamic nation... our condolences to all the love of oman culture, history and lounge.. and ask May God inspire the brother people patience and solace and make paradise the home of the leader of the omani renaissance

The Emir of Dubai Facebook post
https://www.facebook.com/HHSheikhMohammed/photos/a.10152989801722908/10158577315682908/?type=3&theater

Sultan of Oman, who ruled country for 50 years, has died
The 79-year-old was the longest serving leader in the Middle East, having ruled the country since 1970.
https://news.sky.com/story/the-sultan-of-oman-qaboos-bin-said-al-said-has-died-state-media-says-11905873

I am proud I gave my humble contribution to this E. Ardemagni great essay. An hommage to His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Bu Sa’id (18/10/1940-10/1/2020) with all my deep and sincere sentiments of condolences and affection. May His Highness rest in peace and may His Highness gentle soul protect us and Oman forever.
https://www.ispionline.it/en/pubblicazione/strategic-littorals-connectivity-and-heritage-northern-uae-and-oman-24760?fbclid=IwAR3Ua9qYClKyIt2eC1HU5QBGGIrsVR0OZCKhnZa7tsv9yjOziJUWu4PbcDs

Sultan of Oman dead: Qaboos bin Said Al Said dies after 50 years in power
Qaboos bin Said al-Said, who succeeded his father in a bloodless coup in 1970, was worth $700 million, had no children and had not publicly appointed an heir to rule the Arab kingdom after his death
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-sultan-oman-dead-qaboos-21257677

Who was Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman?
https://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht_al_said.html

Oman names cousin Haitham bin Tariq al-Said as successor to Sultan Qaboos
AP, AFP-JIJI

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Oman announced Saturday culture minister Haitham bin Tariq al-Said as the new ruler of the Persian Gulf Arab country, ending speculation over the mystery of who would succeed longtime ruler Sultan Qaboos.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/01/11/world/oman-names-cousin-haitham-bin-tariq-al-said-successor-sultan-qaboos/#.XhoQ1kf7TDc

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qaboos_bin_Said_al_Said

Oman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman


ZANZIBAR: THE HUNDRED DAYS' REVOLUTION
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/esau-28.pdf

Sultan Qaboos bin Said obituary
Ruler of Oman for nearly 50 years who transformed his country into a prosperous modern state
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/12/obituary-sultan-qaboos-bin-said

Oman’s new sultan, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, has vowed to uphold his predecessor's approach as regional peacemaker.
He spoke after being named as the successor to Sultan Qaboos Al Said, the region's longest-
https://youtu.be/9Ahl4n9g0qI