ISWNews Analysis Group: According to the sixth article of Oman’s constitution, Oman’s defense council asked the royal family to give their opinion on the new king.
ISWNews Analysis Group: Haitham bin Tariq Al Said was announced as successor of Sultan Qaboos and new king of Oman.
ISWNews Analysis Group: According to Oman’s state media, Sultan Qaboos passed away after a period of several years illness.
Qaboos bin Said Al Said is the 14th king of the Al Said dynasty and is 79 years old. In recent months, as his health condition has deteriorated, speculation has grown for king’s next successor. What will happen to Oman after Sultan Qaboos? Download video
