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| Military & police on high alert in Omani capital after death of Sultan Qaboos (VIDEO) | Military & police on high alert in Omani capital after death of Sultan Qaboos (VIDEO) |
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| Dozens of armored vehicles and soldiers were seen in the streets of Muscat following the death of Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said. The government confirmed that Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said was sworn in as the new ruler. | Dozens of armored vehicles and soldiers were seen in the streets of Muscat following the death of Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said. The government confirmed that Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said was sworn in as the new ruler. |
| In addition to declaring the alert status, which appears to be little more than a precaution, Oman’s high military council also called for the royal family to meet to appoint the country’s next ruler. | In addition to declaring the alert status, which appears to be little more than a precaution, Oman’s high military council also called for the royal family to meet to appoint the country’s next ruler. |
| Oman's official television channel announced the inauguration of Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said as sultan of the country on Saturday. | Oman's official television channel announced the inauguration of Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said as sultan of the country on Saturday. |
| Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said pledged to follow the late sultan's 'non-interference' policy, based on peaceful coexistence and maintaining friendly ties with all nations. | |
| Qaboos had no children and had not publicly appointed a successor. He passed away at the age of 79 after a lengthy battle with illness, according to Omani state media. | Qaboos had no children and had not publicly appointed a successor. He passed away at the age of 79 after a lengthy battle with illness, according to Omani state media. |
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