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Sultan Qaboos bin Said

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Qaboos bin Said ruled Oman as sultan from 1970 until his death in 2020 after removing his father, Said bin Taimur, in a palace coup. His government expanded roads, schools, hospitals, and state institutions using oil revenue, while overcoming the Dhofar insurgency during the early part of his reign. In foreign affairs, Oman maintained an independent policy and often served as an intermediary in regional disputes.

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How did Qaboos bin Said become sultan of Oman?

Qaboos removed his father, Said bin Taimur, in a palace coup in 1970. He then began reorganizing a country that had limited infrastructure and was still fighting the Dhofar insurgency.

What changed in Oman under Sultan Qaboos?

Oil revenue funded major expansion of roads, schools, hospitals, electricity, and government institutions. Over his 50-year reign, Oman changed from an isolated state with sparse public services into a more connected modern country.

Who succeeded Sultan Qaboos after his death?

Haitham bin Tariq became sultan after Qaboos died in January 2020. Qaboos had no children and publicly designated no heir during his lifetime, so the succession relied on the royal family's constitutional process and a sealed recommendation.

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