Delving into the profile of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the ruler of Oman, unveils a comprehensive understanding of his background, leadership, and significance within the nation. Check out this video to get to know him more!
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00:00 Who is Sultan Haydam bin Tariq?
00:02 Five things you need to know about Oman's ruler.
00:04 Sultan Haydam is the cousin of Oman's previous ruler, Sultan Qaboos.
00:08 However, because he had no children, the throne of Oman was passed on to him after Sultan Qaboos' passing
00:14 and was specifically chosen to inherit the throne of Oman.
00:17 His Highness spent 16 years in leading positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
00:22 In 2002, he was appointed Minister of Heritage and Culture,
00:26 a position he occupied until he assumed the throne in 2020.
00:29 In the 1980s, Sultan Haydam was the first head of the Oman Football Association.
00:34 Sultan Haydam spent time living in the UK
00:37 and graduated from the Foreign Service program at Pembroke College, Oxford in 1979.
00:42 As Sultan, His Highness also serves as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,
00:47 as well as the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
00:52 With these positions of authority, he must deal with a number of challenging concerns,
00:56 most pressing of which is lowering Oman's reliance on oil and gas for its economic survival.