Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said al Said has died. According to Oman media, Sultan Qaboos died on Friday. Three days of national mourning was announced in Oman on Saturday after Sultan’s death. However, no official announcement has been made yet about the cause of Sultan’s death.
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said died on Friday evening, state media said early on Saturday without mentioning a cause of death, and a three-day period of national mourning was declared: Reuters pic.twitter.com/rATGKMNlNE
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2020
He was 79 years old. Sultan Qaboos remained in this position continuously since the year 1970. The Sultan’s office said that he died after a long illness. On his death, the Diwan of the Royal Court issued a condolence message. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the demise of the Sultan.
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. He was a visionary leader and statesman who transformed Oman into a modern and prosperous nation. He was a beacon of peace for our region and the world. pic.twitter.com/7QnGhM5lNA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 11, 2020
The condolence message said, ’14th Jumada al-Ula Sultan Qaboos bin Said died late on Friday night. He assumed power on July 23, 1970, following the establishment of a comprehensive renaissance in the last 50 years. This renaissance resulted in a balanced foreign policy which was respected by the whole world.
A 3-day national mourning has been announced on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed.
Kabus bin Saeed remained the Sultan for the longest time in Oman. Kabus removed his father from the throne in 1970 and sat on the throne of Sultan himself.
Sultan Qaboos did not marry. There is no successor to the post of Sultan after his death. However, after the demise, within three days now a new Sultan will be elected from the royal family council there.
I extend our deepest condolences to people of Oman on the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. He was a visionary & transformed Oman into a vibrant, modern state.Oman has lost a beloved leader & Pakistan a close, trusted friend.May his soul rest in eternal peace
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 11, 2020
I extend our deepest condolences to people of Oman on the passing of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. He was a visionary & transformed Oman into a vibrant, modern state.Oman has lost a beloved leader & Pakistan a close, trusted friend.May his soul rest in eternal peace