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Tag: Sultan Qaboos

Oman power transfer ‘hastened’ by Soleimani killing

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 12, 2020February 18, 2020

The coronation of Oman’s new ruler on Saturday likely came two weeks after Sultan Qaboos’ death — a meticulously planned and highly choreographed transfer of power hastened by the US assassination of Iran’s top commander, Qassem Soleimani. “The situation requires an active sultan,” a source in Muscat close to the army told Asia Times on condition […]

Sultan Qaboos, Oman’s discreet mediator, dead at 79

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 11, 2020February 18, 2020

With looming fiscal challenge, Oman at a crossroads

by Robin Mills January 9, 2020February 18, 2020

Sultan’s succession looms large in southern Oman

by Sebastian Castelier and Quentin Meunier March 5, 2019February 18, 2020

Omani youth see an uncertain future

by Jonathan Gorvett October 1, 2018February 18, 2020

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