Get to know Oman’s New Ruler – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said

13 January 2020

Here are some top facts about Oman's new ruler!

On Saturday January 11/2020 it was announced that His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said was named as Oman’s new ruler.

Here are some top facts about him:

  • He was born in 1954 (age 65)
  • He is the cousin of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
  • He served as the chairman for the Oman 2040 Vision’s Main Committee.
  • He has been working as the Minister of Culture and Heritage since 2002.
  • He was a Special Envoy of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
  • Served as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1994-2002).
  • Was named the First Chairman of the Oman Football Association (1983-1986).

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