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The GulfWeekly would like to offer its heartfelt condolences to the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on the passing of Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
The late Sultan Qaboos transformed Oman during his 49-year reign from a poverty-stricken country into a prosperous state and an internationally trusted mediator for some of the region´s thorniest issues.
His funeral procession passed along Muscat´s main road amid tight security. Omanis flooded the palm tree-lined route with some reaching out to him and others snapping pictures of the procession.
The casket was draped in the Omani flag and was carried into Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque where hundreds joined in prayer. Sultan Qaboos was later buried in a family cemetery.
Oman´s state television said his cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said was named sultan after the high military council called on the ruling family council to choose a successor.
His Majesty King Hamad extended his condolences to Sultan Haitham as well as to senior members of the Ruling Family at Alam Palace, Muscat, praying Allah grant the soul of the late sultan eternal peace.
The King praised the late Sultan´s qualities, role and efforts in building the modern Sultanate of Oman and its development in all fields, while also serving his people and the Arab and Islamic Nation. He also lauded Sultan Qaboos´ contributions, along with their majesties and highnesses, in establishing the Gulf Co-operation Council and consolidating its foundations.
His Majesty also wished Sultan Haitham every success in carrying on the development march in his country.
