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#sultan qaboos

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said died on Friday night aged 79, announced Oman's state media. Sultan Qaboos, the Arab world's longest-serving leader, had recently returned to Oman after undergoing treatment in Belgium. Sultan Qaboos came to power at the age of 29 in 1970 following a bloodless coup which saw him depose his father Said bin Taimur. It remains unclear who will succeed Sultan Qaboos as the ruler of Oman. Sultan Qaboos, who was also the Prime Minister, Supreme Commander…