Royal Family of the Sultanate of Oman: Al Said Dynasty - Page 3

Commander-in-Chief · #41 06-28-2010, 05:07 AM

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H.H. Sayyid Thuwaini bin Shihab Al-Said. b. at Muscat, 1924, educ. Saidayyah Sch., Muscat, in Baghdad and Bahrain. Teacher at Saidayyah Sch.1941-1945, Headmaster 1945-1948, Clerk in the Sultan's Office 1948-1955, Dep. Governor of Muscat 1955-1970, Governor of Muscat 1970-1979, Personal Advisor to the Sultan 1970-1972, Mbr. Supreme Cncl. for Economic Planning and Devel. 1972, Chair. Interim Planning Cncl. 1972, Mbr. Cncl. of Ministers and Personal Rep. of the Sultan 1985. Chair. Higher Cttee. for National Day Celebrations, Presdt. National Org. for Scouts & Guides since 1976, Ghallah Wentworth Golf Club 1982-1989, Oman Japan Friendship Assoc., etc. m. Zeana. He has, two sons and a daughter:

i) H.H. Sayyid Hamad bin Thuwaini Al-Said. Sec-Gen. of the Office of the Personal Representative of H.M. the Sultan.
ii) H.H. Sayyid Harub bin Thuwaini Al-Said.
i) H.H. Sayyida Aliya bint Thuwaini Al Said. Hon. Presdt. Al Noor Assoc. for the Blind 2007.

Actually, he has three sons and two daughters:

i) H.H. Sayyid Hamad bin Thuwaini Al-Said. Sec-Gen. of the Office of the Personal Representative of H.M. the Sultan.
ii) H.H. Sayyid Harub bin Thuwaini Al-Said.
iii) H.H. Sayyid Mohammed bin Thuwaini Al-Said.
i) H.H. Sayyida Aliya bint Thuwaini Al Said. Hon. Presdt. Al Noor Assoc. for the Blind 2007.
ii) H.H. Sayyida Thuraya bint Thuwaini Al Said.

FYI.

PhillyGurl · #42 06-29-2010, 03:23 PM

@ Commander-in-Chief - thanks for updating the bio

PhillyGurl · #43 07-04-2010, 04:55 PM

@ Commander-in-Chief - there is rumors that the Sultan of Oman has teenage sons...I don't believe this information to be true. Could you please shed some light?

Thanks...

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Originally Posted by Commander-in-Chief

Actually, he has three sons and two daughters:
FYI.

Commander-in-Chief · #44 07-24-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyGurl

@ Commander-in-Chief - there is rumors that the Sultan of Oman has teenage sons...I don't believe this information to be true. Could you please shed some light?

Thanks...

Hi PhillyGurl,

It is not true; many such rumors have kept on spreading but the actual fact is that it is not true.

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Oman celebrates 40th Renaissance Day
-Fri, 23rd July 2010

http://www.mideast-times.com/home_news.php?newsid=2614

PhillyGurl · #45 07-24-2010, 08:05 PM

@ Commander-in-Chief - thanks for responding. The Sultan is one of my favorite rulers in the Middle East; he is truly an excuptally leader regardless of what people may say about him. He is a ruler that is connected to the needs of his people, put them first as well as being the first Middle East ruler to give women the SAME rights as men. No other part of the ME has such laws.

And for the record..I'm American and I love this guy...

lucien · #46 07-25-2010, 11:55 AM

Oman celebrated Renaissance Day last friday july 23rd as it was the 40th anniversary of HM Sultan Qaboos accession to the Throne:

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Oman marks accession of Sultan Qaboos

courtesy hja

lucien · #47 11-18-2010, 09:57 AM

HM Sultan Qaboos celebrates his 57th birthday today.

Biri · #48 11-19-2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander-in-Chief

H.M. got married once (in 1975) but soon later divorced. He has no children.

Maybe it's he who is infertile, not his (ex) wife?

Commander-in-Chief · #49 11-24-2010, 07:34 AM

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HM Sultan Qaboos celebrates his 57th birthday today.

My good friend lucien, just wanted to correct your post; it was actually H.M.'s 70th birthday (18th November 1940).

lucien · #50 03-02-2011, 08:44 AM

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My good friend lucien, just wanted to correct your post; it was actually H.M.'s 70th birthday (18th November 1940).

I gave HM the gift of youth again,but alas...you noticed...

I'm sorry,I mixed up with my own age,HM graciously shares his birthday with me.
And he most certainly doesn't look his age,time has been very kind to him so on
looks only he could very well be what I had in mind.

Other good news from Oman,I'm very happy with that!!

Omani's come out to support Sultan - News Summary ROYALBLOG.NL

Courtesy dear HJA

lucien · #51 03-14-2011, 04:43 AM

HM The Sultan granted political reform:

Staatsbezoek Duitsland: 'Historic political reform in Oman'

courtesy hja

Fay · #52 04-18-2011, 05:37 AM

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum was champion owner in UK of pure-bred Arab racehorses in 2010. All registered pure-bred Arab racehorses are listed on the official website Welcome to the Official ARO Website along with brief details of pedigree plus owner.

In 2011, it looks like Sheikh Hamdan's main rival will be The Cavalry Club of Oman. Does anyone know whether the horses belong to the Omani Army or to Sultan Qaboos or whether this is a club formed by UK-based Omani diplomats from the cavalry ?

Thanks

Kasumi · #53 07-21-2011, 03:00 PM

BankMuscat to showcase
In a tribute to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos on the occasion of the 41st Renaissance day, BankMuscat is all set to host a photography exhibition on July 26.
The ‘Qaboos Oman’ exhibition will feature unique and rare photographs of His Majesty the Sultan by Royal photographer Salim Al Hashli at the bank’s head office. The opening ceremony will be attended by Royal family members, ministers, under-secretaries, corporate executives and VIP customers.

Kasumi · #54 07-31-2011, 11:05 AM

HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Khalid bin Yazeed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. - Times of Oman

onenoble83 · #55 08-14-2011, 05:21 AM

Oman's Sultan Qaboos urged to free journalist

DUBAI (AFP) - Watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has appealed to Oman's Sultan Qaboos to release a journalist on trial over an article he wrote alleging corruption in the Ministry of Justice, the group said Saturday.
Oman's Sultan Qaboos urged to free journalist, UAE Politics - Maktoob News

onenoble83 · #56 10-14-2011, 12:33 AM

Oman opens first opera house in Gulf

Muscat: The Royal Opera House of Oman, the first of its kind in the Arabian Peninsula, was officially opened on Wednesday by the country’s ruler H M Sultan Qaboos.

himself a music enthusiast.
The opera house promises an impressive first season, with planned performances by Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli and soprano Renee Fleming. Also on the agenda are music performances by cellist Yo Yo Ma and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

onenoble83 · #57 10-16-2011, 04:14 AM

Omanis vote for consultative council

Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled Oman since 1970, promised after the unrest to give the Shura Council some legislative powers, and, trying to head off further protests, announced programmes to create jobs and fight corruption.
Omanis vote for consultative council » Kuwait Times Website==

onenoble83 · #58 10-16-2011, 04:23 AM

His Majesty opens Royal Opera House

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos presided over the official opening of the Royal Opera House Muscat yesterday evening.
His Majesty the Sultan, on the occasion of the opening of the Opera House, said: “Oman throughout its long history has played prominent roles in various cultural fields and the time has come now to cap that rich march by means of adopting concepts of international culture and by effective contribution to its promotion.
His Majesty opens Royal Opera House | Oman Observer

onenoble83 · #59 10-16-2011, 04:25 AM

HM confers medals of honour on opera director, conductor

MUSCAT — His Majesty Sultan Qaboos conferred medals of honour to Franco Zeffirelli and Placido Domingo, director and conductor respectively of the inaugural opera, in appreciation of their global stature in
the field of musical and performance arts and for their distinguished participation in the official opening ceremony of the Royal Opera House
Muscat.

HM confers medals of honour on opera director, conductor | Oman Observer

onenoble83 · #60 10-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Arab Women’s Forum underscores development in admin sector
MUSCAT — The first three-day Arab Women’s Forum on Arab Women’s Role in Administrative Development, to be held in the Sultanate, which coincides with today’s Oman Women’s Day, was officially inaugurated under the auspices of Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education, and patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin Omar al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service, at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday

Exemplifying this, a screened documentary that began with a speech given by His Majesty the Sultan on the active role of women in employment and in the social context, highlighted the various occupations taken up by Omani women in the Sultanate — ranging from the armed services, professional and technical occupations, to political positions, as entrepreneurs, sportswomen and in athletics.

Arab Women