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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

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Era of Sultan Qaboos

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Name Took office Left office Notes
Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said 23 June 1972 January 2020 [1][2]
Fahr bin Taimur al Said 1976 2 December 1996.[3] [4] Died in office
Qais Bin Abdul Munim Al Zawawi 1982 September 1995[2] [5] Died in office
Thuwaini bin Shihab al Said ?-1984 June 2010[2] [6] Died in office
Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said 2 March 2017 January 2020 [2]

Era of Sultan Haitham

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Name Took office Left office Notes
Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said January 2020 Incumbent [1]
Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said January 2020 Incumbent [1]
Shihab bin Tariq Al Said March 2020 Incumbent [1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sultan appoints deputy prime minister for defence affairs". country.eiu.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "Succession in Oman: Clues But No Clarity". Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. 17 March 2017.
  3. ^ Lea, David (2001). A Political Chronology of the Middle East. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-85743-115-5.
  4. ^ "Oman - The Al Said Dynasty". countrystudies.us.
  5. ^ "Oman @40 - A Special Publication on Sultanate's 40th National Day" (PDF). www.omancdin.com. Embassy of Oman in India.
  6. ^ "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.
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