Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said

Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, 1954–, sultan of Oman (2020–). A member of the ruling family of Oman, he held various positions in the Omani foreign ministry (1986–2002) and served as minister of national heritage and culture (2002–20). In 2020 he became sultan after his cousin Qaboos bin Said Al-Said died.

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