Deputy Prime Minister of Oman
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The deputy prime minister of Oman is a political position in the Cabinet of Oman. The deputy prime minister is the second highest ranking title in the executive branch of the Government of Oman after the Sultan. The main role of the deputy prime minister is to chair the cabinet meeting in the absence of the Sultan. The deputy prime minister is appointed by the Sultan. Traditionally, Sultans have appointed several deputy prime ministers serving concurrently.
Deputy Prime Ministers
Era of Sultan Qaboos (1972–2020)
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahr bin Taimur al Said | 1976 | 2 December 1996[1] | [2] Died in office |
| Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said | 22 May 1979 | January 2020 | [3][4] |
| Qais Bin Abdul Munim Al Zawawi | 1982 | September 1995[4] | [5] Died in office |
| Thuwaini bin Shihab al Said | c. 1984[6] | June 2010[4] | Died in office |
| Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said | 2 March 2017 | January 2020 | [4] |
Era of Sultan Haitham (2020–present)
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said | January 2020 | March 2026 | [3] Died in office |
| Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said | January 2020 | Incumbent | [3] |
| Shihab bin Tariq Al Said | March 2020 | Incumbent | [3] |
| Theyazin bin Haitham | January 2026 | Incumbent | |
See also
References
- ↑ Lea, David (2001). A Political Chronology of the Middle East. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-85743-115-5.
- ↑ "Oman - The Al Said Dynasty". countrystudies.us.
- 1 2 3 4 "Sultan appoints deputy prime minister for defence affairs". country.eiu.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "Succession in Oman: Clues But No Clarity". Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. 17 March 2017.
- ↑ "Oman @40 - A Special Publication on Sultanate's 40th National Day" (PDF). www.omancdin.com. Embassy of Oman in India.
- ↑ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments". The Center : Document Expediting (DOCEX) Project, Exchange and Gift Division, Library of Congress distributor; National Technical Information Service distributor. 1984.