British Royals

The Queen and The Duke of Cambridge release messages following the death of Sultan Qaboos

The Queen and The Duke of Cambridge have both issued statements of condolence to the people of Oman following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said on Friday. The Queen’s message reads: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. “His devotion to Oman, to its development and to the care of his people was an inspiration.
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Middle East

New Sultan of Oman chosen by Royal Family Council

The new Sultan of Oman was chosen today by the family council, following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said yesterday at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne, according to Al Jazeera TV. The new Sultan is his cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The…
International royals

Sultan of Oman rewards National Football team with money and land

The ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has awarded the national football team cash and land to show his thanks for them winning the Arabian Gulf Cup which was held in Kuwait last week. The rewards will be given to the 26 members of the national team. The gifts are not exclusively for the players and will also be distributed to the support staff as well. The Omani News Agency, a state-run…
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