Funeral procession of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos held today

Funeral procession of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos held today

Funeral procession of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos held today
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Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s funeral procession held in Oman here on Saturday (today).

On the funeral ceremony of Sultan Qaboos, people from all over the Sultanate mourned over his demise.

The popular ruler brought about a renaissance in his country, transforming it from a poor country to a modern Arab state.

President of UAE, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourns Sultan Qaboos and announces three days of mourning.

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Furthermore, Sultan Qaboos died on Friday in Muscat aged 79.

Oman, today, has named Haitham bin Tariq al-Said as the country’s new ruler after the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos.

Haitham bin Tariq al-Said named as the country’s new ruler after Sultan Qaboos, sources told.

There was no independent confirmation of the report by the Qatar-based channel, which was citing its correspondent.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman has passed away at the age of 79.

Moreover, he served Arab as the world’s longest-serving ruler.

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A court statement said, “With great sorrow and deep sadness… the royal court mourns His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who passed away on Friday.”

According to reports, he battled cancer and had gone back home after his treatment in Belgium.

Three days of official mourning have declared, with flags flown at half-mast for 40 days for the Western-backed Qaboos.

However, Qaboos had no children and had not publicly appointed a successor.

A 1996 statute says the ruling family will choose a successor within three days of the throne becoming vacant.

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PM Imran Khan saddened over the demise of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos

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Prime Minister Imran Khan extended deepest condolences on the passing of ailing Sultan Qaboos.

Taking to twitter, the premiere wrote, “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”, PM Imran Khan said.

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