Sultan Qaboos bin Said: Oman’s Modern Ruler

Imam Ahmed bin Said (1744-1783) established the Al Busaidi dynasty.

Sultan Said bin Sultan (1804-1856) was a significant leader in the dynasty.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said ruled Oman from 1970 to 2020, leading Oman's modernization.

Before 1970, Oman faced challenges.

Oman transformed into a prosperous and stable country after 1970 under Qaboos.

Sultan Qaboos achieved significant milestones that modernized and stabilized Oman. They include but are not limited to Royal Annual Tours and Other Great Achievements.

Oman's modernization began in 1970 under Sultan Qaboos which changed Oman from challenges into a prosperous nation.

Sultan Taimur (1913-1932) attempted to modernize Oman. This makes him prominent amongst the Al Busaidi rulers.

November 18, 1940 AD (17th Shawwal 1359 AH).

Salalah, southern Oman

Primary and secondary education at Al Saidiyah School in Salalah.

Memorized the Quran, studied Islamic traditions, Arabic, and history.

Studied in Bury Saint Edmunds School (Suffolk) and RMAS (Royal Military Academy Sandhurst) in England.

Graduated from RMAS as a second lieutenant and served in the British Army, stationed in Germany.

Sultan Said bin Taimur.

Conservative and traditional, emphasizing Islamic and Omani culture.

The Sultan of Oman's visits to meet citizens across the country.

A council established to increase citizen participation in economic and social planning.

An elected assembly that replaced the State Consultative Council, representing the people.

A second chamber of the Omani parliament.

Sultan Qaboos's focus on empowering Omani women in national development.

A governmental body responsible for running daily affairs and policies.

Sultan Qaboos's expansion of Oman's economic progress.

Establishment and growth of Oman's parliamentary system.

Sultan Qaboos studied local government systems, administration, and state organization, as well as Oman history and Islamic culture, diplomacy, and religion.

In 1966, Sultan Qaboos returned to Oman after studying abroad.

Sultan Qaboos deposed his father in a bloodless coup in 1970, becoming Sultan of Oman.

Sultan Qaboos was a young Arab leader, but he was highly educated.

Sultan Qaboos improved Oman's relationships with Arab and foreign countries, ending its isolation.

Sultan Qaboos used oil revenues to modernize Oman through development projects.

Sultan Qaboos had a vision for Oman's transformation, which he implemented through various policies.

The coup that brought Sultan Qaboos to power in 1970, without bloodshed.

Sultan Qaboos's 50-year reign transformed Oman from a traditional society to a modern, developed nation.

Sultan Qaboos was born in 1940 in Salalah, Oman.

Sultan Qaboos attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK.

Majlis a’Shura is Oman's consultative council, established in 1991.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was founded in 1981.

In 1998, Sultan Qaboos won the International Peace Award.

One of Sultan Qaboos's unique leadership approaches was his annual Royal Tours, connecting him directly with the Omani people.

Sultan Qaboos played a key role in Oman joining the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981.

Sultan Qaboos established a framework for Oman's political system, combining traditional values (like Sharia) and modern concepts (like human rights).

Before 1970, Oman had only 3 schools. Sultan Qaboos's reign saw education greatly expand, with schools increasing to 970 by 2000.

The number of schools in Oman increased from 3 in the years before 1970, to 16 by 1970.

By 1972, the number of schools in Oman expanded to 45.

There were only 3 schools in Oman before 1970.

Oman's educational system saw significant growth in terms of quality and accessibility from Sultan Qaboos's reign onwards. More schools and students joined the system.

Sultan Qaboos returned Oman to the international community and ensured Oman's participation in many international and regional organizations