Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said has passed away on Saturday at the age of 79 after 50 years in power.
The state media reported that he died on Friday evening. In a statement, the Diwan of Royal Court confirmed his death.
"With the hearts of believers in God’s decree and his destiny, with great sorrow and great grief mixed with complete consent and absolute submission to the command of God, the Diwan of the forgotten royal court, God Almighty, mourns the presence of His Majesty His Majesty Sultan Qaboos," Mirror reported according to Oman's news agency said.
It is worth mentioning that, concerns had grown for the sultan’s health after his short visit to Belgium for medical treatment in December. He ruled Oman since taking office in 1970.
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