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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)

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Oman’s new sultan receives host of international leaders

Oman’s new sultan receives host of international leaders

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São Paulo – The new sultan of Oman, Haitam Bin Tariq Bin Taimur Al Said, has received the visit of several regional and world leaders since he ascended to the throne last Saturday (11) in Muscat following the death of his cousin and predecessor Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimur Al Said at the age of 79. Haitan was nominated as the successor by the country’s royal…