Last night, troops were called to emergency duty. Later that night Sultan #Qaboos passed away.
Just after 4:00 am today, the official statement by Royal Diwan was announced.
The Defence Council convened directly, and called upon the Family (the al-Said's) Council to conven
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Just after 4:00 am today, the official statement by Royal Diwan was announced.
The Defence Council convened directly, and called upon the Family (the al-Said's) Council to conven
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Sometime between 7-8 am the Family Council decided to follow the late Sultan's will in naming the successor. And Haitham bin Tariq was sworn in.
(While the official announcement came approximately an hour later)
(While the official announcement came approximately an hour later)
While the body of the late Sultan was arriving at the grand mosque, the second official statement by the Defence Council was broadcasted announcing the new Sultan's name.
In his first speech to the nation, #Haitham assured local, regional, and international audience of:
- following the same foreign policy of peace and diplomacy
- respecting the sovereignty of countries
- working with GCC, the Arab League, and the UN towards progress and stability
- following the same foreign policy of peace and diplomacy
- respecting the sovereignty of countries
- working with GCC, the Arab League, and the UN towards progress and stability
After the new Sultan is named, Oman's foreign policy will be tested with the on going regional conflicts.
While the civil institutions will be tested for its ability to function as usual, or even better.
These two points will answer long-asked questions about "what's next?"
While the civil institutions will be tested for its ability to function as usual, or even better.
These two points will answer long-asked questions about "what's next?"
The new Sultan, who looked after drafting and involving all segments of the society in Oman's #vision2040, will have to make sure that the answer to the previous question is positive.
In the will, the late Sultan #Qaboos said that entrusting Haitham to be his successor is to "guarantee the stability of the country "for the qualities and capabilities" he possess.
He called upon Omanies to be "his (Haitham's) strong support and honest counselor"
He called upon Omanies to be "his (Haitham's) strong support and honest counselor"
The late Sultan invited Oman to "pledge allegiance and obedience (to his chosen successor) in hardship and ease"
To be united and avoid "all causes of discord and division"
To be united and avoid "all causes of discord and division"
The Family Council chose to follow the will in naming the new Sultan, even though they had a choice to decide on one.
Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud spoke about the reason for this choice before the Defence Council prior to opening the two copies of the will
Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud spoke about the reason for this choice before the Defence Council prior to opening the two copies of the will
He says "the Family Council has convened earlier, and agreed to confirm the name in the will of his majesty (Qaboos)"
With the quick process followed yesterday, the ambiguity fades.
And the experience leaves less room for concerns in the future
And the experience leaves less room for concerns in the future
In these two photos, Gen. Sultan al-Numani the Minister of the Royal Office presents the 1st copy of the will before reading it to the room.
Then Sayyid Khalid al-Busaidy the Minister of the Royal Diwan reads out the 2nd copy.
Then Sayyid Khalid al-Busaidy the Minister of the Royal Diwan reads out the 2nd copy.
Sultan #HaithambinTariq took the oath infornt of the following councils:
- The Defence
- The Royal Family
- Oman (The Omani parliament, including the elected branch @ShuraCouncil_OM , and the appointed branch @OmanStateCounci )
- The Ministers ( The cabinet)
- The Defence
- The Royal Family
- Oman (The Omani parliament, including the elected branch @ShuraCouncil_OM , and the appointed branch @OmanStateCounci )
- The Ministers ( The cabinet)
Sultan #Haitham has also received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Shk. Mohammed bin Zayed
And the British Crown Prince, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales
And the British Crown Prince, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales
All of them are young between the ages of 25-33.
It will be interesting to see how their lives might change, and how will others interact with them.
It will be interesting to see how their lives might change, and how will others interact with them.
When Haitham was still a minister, he had the chance to interact with his fellow members of the cabinet on a weekly basis.
He was able to observe what each one brings to the table for years.
As the Sultan, he is now in a position to use this first-hand experience for #Vision2040
He was able to observe what each one brings to the table for years.
As the Sultan, he is now in a position to use this first-hand experience for #Vision2040
Every year, certain CEOs of major IOCs (International Oil Companies) are granted an audience with HM the Sultan.
Late Sultan #Qaboos used to receive them usually in the first quarter of the year.
Late Sultan #Qaboos used to receive them usually in the first quarter of the year.
Among the firsts Oman is experiencing with Sultan #Haitham, is the concept of the first lady (Sayyida Ahad al-Busaidy 49yrs).
Sayyida Ahad has received Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widow of late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan (she is also known as the mother of the UAE)
Sheikha Fatima is also the mother of MbZ
Sheikha Fatima is also the mother of MbZ
Oman's new first lady also received Sheikha Moza al-Missned, wife of Qatar's former Amir and mother of its current
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