#Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq

[kirstythejetblackgoldfish]

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visiting Oman and meeting with Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, 20 February 2023

[deadpresidents]

How many absolute monarchs are there in the world?

•King Salman of Saudi Arabia •Pope Francis •Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman •Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei •The King of Swaziland (now Eswatini): King Mswati III of Swaziland (AKA Eswatini) •United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (Each of the seven Emirates that form the UAE have their own absolute monarch and Sheikh MBZ, as leader of Dubai, is the overall ruler of the nation.)

Did I miss anybody? I think those are the only absolute monarchs still in power today. The rest of the world's royalty are constitutional monarchs, so they reign but do not rule.

(There's an argument for including Kim Jong Un on the list of absolute monarchs despite the fact that he's not a King and North Korea is a Communist country. He's obviously a dictator, but the Kim dynasty has virtually ruled North Korea like a secular monarchy for nearly 75 years with the supreme leaders inheriting their power through hereditary succession. Kim Jong Un took over immediately upon the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, who had assumed power when his father -- North Korea's first paramount leader, Kim Il Sung -- died in 1994. Of course, North Korea isn't officially considered a monarchy, but the manner in which the Kim family has ruled the country and transferred power from father-to-son for three generations and counting resembles the structure of an absolute monarchy more than a "traditional" totalitarian dictatorship.)

[aroundtheworldin214days]

April 24, 2023 - Day 119

Muscat, Oman

With a population of 1.4 million Muscat is the capital and most populated city in Oman. It is a very old city and has been an important port city since very early times. Oil in commercial quantities was discovered in Oman in 1964 and was first exported in 1967. Subsequently the production and export of petroleum rapidly came to dominate the country's economy and made it a very wealthy country. A man named Qaboos bin Said took over as Sultan of Oman in 1970 and his modern vision and tolerance transformed not only Oman, but also the entire region. As an absolute ruler he used the wealth created by petroleum to advance all of Omani society. How he came to power and how he lived is a very interesting story to long to tell here. He died in 2020 and the new Sultan is Haitham bin Tariq. He is a older man so the future of Oman is sure to evolve over the next few decades.

I have worked in Oman many times and have resided in Muscat for a long time so I didn’t do much but Jane went on a tour. I have many stories about my time in Oman. For me it is the best country for Westerners in the Middle East but man can it get hot in the summer.

[felipeandletizia]

Felipe and Letizia retrospective: January 14th

2004: Inauguration of President Oscar Berger in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

2006: Leonor’s Christening (1, 2) & Dinner to celebrate Iñaki Urdangarín’s birthday.

2008: Visited Guatemala

2009: Audiences at la Zarzuela (1, 2)

2010: Diplomatic Corps Gala (1, 2)

2011: Meeting of the “Spanish Association Against Cancer” (aecc)

2012: Investiture of new president Otto Pérez Molina in Guatemala

2014: ‘Civil Awards Order Of Social Solidarity 2013’ at the Zarzuela Palace.

2016: Audiences at la Zarzuela

2019: Meeting with the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Moshé Amar at la Zarzuela.

2020: Meeting with Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, to present condolences on the passing of Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the previous Sultan of Oman; Meeting with Spaniards living in Oman during his visit to the country & Audiences at la Zarzuela

2022: Visited the Intelligence Center of the Armed Forces

F&L Through the Years: 895/??

[onheirpodcast]

There are very few existing absolute monarchies, systems of government where a monarch has unlimited power over their country. At present there are six identified absolute monarchies: 

The Vatican (led by Pope Francis 2013)

Brunei (under Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah since 1967)

Oman (controlled by the newest absolute monarch, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, since 2020)

United Arab Emirates (the UAE is made up of seven emirates, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum since 2006)

Saudi Arabia (King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has reigned since 2015)

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland; led by King Mswati III since 1986)

[jordanianroyals]

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On 28 January 2023, Saudi media and social media users circulated videos, on Friday, showing Crown Prince Hussein, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the son of the Sultan of Oman, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, in Al-Ula Governorate in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi crown prince appeared taking pictures with some citizens in one of the circulating clips, driving his car in another and visiting a restaurant. The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel and Omani media published a clip showing Prince Muhammad bin Salman leaving a restaurant in Al-Ula, accompanied by the Crown Prince of Jordan and the son of the Sultan of Oman. (x)

[brillmindz1]

What is the best application to make free video calls from Oman to India?

Video calling is an extraordinary method for keeping in contact with friends and family, yet it tends to be a piece challenging to manage without a VPN. Oman is a country that has a lot of restrictions on internet usage, so a VPN is essential for anyone who wants to video call in Oman. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a VPN for Oman, but with a little research, it should be easy to find a service that will work well.

There is no need to use a VPN in Oman because toTok allows you to make free video calls. This application permits you to make high-quality video calls, which you can get from the Play Store or the Application Store. There have been several changes to the ban on Skype and a number of internet phone services. Skype, WhatsApp, and Telegram are only a couple of VoIP services that are blocked in Oman by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). You cannot send messages from WhatsApp via video, but you can send messages via text. Due to the dangers associated with this device, it is not suitable for use with Facetime in the United States or Europe.

I use whatsapp or imob to make video calls with Oman friends. The package is good. Itmo has no issues and is fully functional. There is a blocking process in place for WhatsApp video and calls, and users are using VPN to avoid it.

Can You Video Call In Oman?

Because FaceTime and other video-calling services are encrypted, it is difficult to track, Oman is notorious for blocking them. Moreover, those services contend with homegrown telecom suppliers. The restrictions are rarely broken, as some encrypted chat apps do on occasion.

Also read: Mobile app development company in Oman

Is Whatsapp Allowed In Oman 2024?

WhatsApp is not currently allowed in Oman, but there is a possibility that this may change in 2022. The Omani government has been cracking down on the use of social media and messaging apps in recent years, but it is possible that they may relax these restrictions in the future. If you are planning to visit Oman, it is fitting to check the most recent data on the status with WhatsApp before you travel.

In Oman, internet and free sound/video calls have been blocked on WhatsApp and other free internet applications. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), on the other hand, allow you to use WhatsApp video calling. Skype, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Google Meet, and Zoom have all been temporarily removed from Omani networks. You can be anonymous and secure online with the assistance of a VPN. In the Center East, VPN for Facetime is the most generally utilized and simple to utilize method of connecting with the Internet. The death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Saud gave rise to Haitham bin Tariq as the new sultan of Oman. Oman has a number of licensed alcohol stores that sell liquor, as well as hotels and bars.

Also read: Best mobile app development company in Oman

Does Oman Allow Whatsapp Calls?

WhatsApp is a messaging app for smartphones that allows users to send text, images, videos, and audio messages to one another. The app also lets users make voice and video calls. WhatsApp calls are free to make, and they utilize your phone’s internet connection instead of your phone plan's minutes.

Yes, Oman does allow WhatsApp calls.

Enter the VPN account information you’ve chosen in the PPTP VPN screen. Your VPN server’s username and password will be added to your e-mail. You can enable or disable the VPN connection by going to the main settings screen and selecting it.

Also read: Mobile app development companies in Oman

Oman Chatting App

There are many different Oman chat apps available for people to use. Some of tSome the most well known ones include WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat. These apps allow people to stay in touch with friends and family members who live in Oman, as well as other parts of the world. They give a convenient method for peopling to speak with one another, and they offer different elements that make them ideal for use in an variety of different situations.

Are there any social networking apps available in Oman for the IOS App Store? is the parent company of the messaging application WhatsApp. The Badoo Premium has a login option for the Locket Labs Inc. password for WhatsApp messages. Friedrich Dreith was born in 1907. Threema GmbH's Protected Messenger is outfitted with a GPS phone tracker, permitting it to track  JLC Mobile. You can also chat with an Imo customer service representative. Griddy Pro: Split Pic in Grids is an excellent app for splitting photos in grids. This week, we'll take a gander at Instagram, WhatsApp Messenger  Pro, Zain MiniCord for Discord, and WatchsApp for WhatsApp.

[swissforextrading]

Presidential visit to deepen relations between Switzerland and Oman

Switzerland and Oman are deepening and intensifying their relations. During the first Swiss presidential visit to the country, President Alain Berset and Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said acknowledged the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in the Omani capital Muscat on Thursday, 30 November. Bilateral agreements were signed in five thematic areas. https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-99147.html (Source of the original content)

[indiejones]

ALL THE SULTANS OF OMAN...IN GOVERNING COUNCIL!

NEXT…

THE SULTAN OF OMAN & ALSO A RULER IN THE WORLD GOVERNING COUNCIL OF ALL GODS & SUPER GODS 'S SUPERSTARS, FOR FULL 50 YRS! -SULTAN OF OMAN!

AS ALSO,

HIS SON, SINCE 2020 & TAKING OVER FROM DECEASED FATHER!

QABOOS BIN SAID & HAITHAM BIN TARIQ!

[warningsine]

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said he was “very relieved” that Kamran Ghaderi and Massud Mossaheb were being brought home after “years of arduous detention in Iran."

Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said that he was “happy and relieved that a Danish citizen is on his way home to his family in Denmark after imprisonment in Iran." He didn't name the person, saying their identity was “a personal matter” and he couldn't go into details.”

Schallenberg thanked the foreign ministers of Belgium and Oman for providing “valuable support,” without elaborating on what form it took. Løkke Rasmussen thanked Belgium and said that Oman ”played an important role.”

An Oman Royal Air Force Gulfstream IV, which had been on the ground in Tehran for several days, took off shortly before the announcement. Oman often serves an interlocutor between Iran and the West and brings released captives out of the Islamic Republic.

The releases also come after Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq visited Iran on his first trip there since becoming the Arab nation’s ruler in 2020.

Ghaderi is an Iranian-Austrian businessman who was arrested in 2016 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly spying for the U.S., charges strongly rejected by his supporters. His family had criticized Austria for being silent on his case in recent years.

Mossaheb, also an Iranian-Austrian businessman, was arrested in 2019 and received a 10-year prison sentence after what Amnesty International called “a grossly unfair trial for vague national security offenses.” Amnesty had said Mossaheb suffered from heart failure and diabetes, making his imprisonment that much more dangerous for him.

Iranian state media and officials did not immediately acknowledge a release on Friday, which is part of the weekend in the Islamic Republic.

Last week, a prisoner exchange between Belgium and Iran saw an Iranian diplomat convicted of attempting to bomb exiles in France returning to Tehran while a visibly gaunt aid worker headed back to Brussels.

Iran has detained a number of foreigners and dual nationals over the years, accusing them of espionage or other state security offenses and sentencing them following secretive trials in which rights groups say they have been denied due process.

Critics have repeatedly accused Iran of using such prisoners as bargaining chips with the West.

Iran, facing Western sanctions over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, has experienced protests in recent months and economic strain. However, it also reached a detente with Saudi Arabia through Chinese mediation, and the International Atomic Energy Agency dropped two inquiries into the country's nuclear program.

(AP)

[hostor-infotech]

Oman joins Saudi in opening its airspace for Israeli carriers | News

Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers. Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers that meet the civil aviation authority’s requirements. Israel’s foreign minister Eli Cohen on Thursday thanked Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said for the decision which will shorten flight times to…

[jordanianroyals]

King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein during an official visit ot Oman where they were received by the Sultan of Oman and his family members and other officials, 5 October 2022.

The Jordanian queen commented at the end of the visit, calling it “An exceptional visit to the Sultanate of Oman, where history and modernity meet! A special thank you to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and the Honorable Lady Spouse of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman for their heartfelt welcome and gracious hospitality.”

[gamekai]

Oman joins Saudi in opening its airspace for Israeli carriers | News

Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers. Israeli airlines can now fly over Oman after the Gulf nation opened its airspace for all carriers that meet the civil aviation authority’s requirements. Israel’s foreign minister Eli Cohen on Thursday thanked Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said for the decision which will shorten flight times to…