Oman’s Longest Serving Sultan, Qaboos bin Said passes Away
- The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, has passed away at the age of 79 due to health issues.
- He was the longest serving Arab leader who ruled the Gulf Arab state for 50 years since overtaking in 1970.
- Meanwhile, Oman’s culture minister, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, has been named as the Arab country’s new ruling sultan.