The deputy prime minister of Oman is a political position in the Cabinet of Oman. The deputy prime minister is the second highest ranking title in the executive branch of the Government of Oman after the Sultan. The main role of the deputy prime minister is to chair the cabinet meeting in the absence of the Sultan. The deputy prime minister is appointed by the Sultan. Traditionally, Sultans have appointed several deputy prime ministers serving concurrently.
Deputy Prime Ministers edit
Era of Sultan Qaboos edit
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said | 23 June 1972 | January 2020 | [1][2] |
| Fahr bin Taimur al Said | 1976 | 2 December 1996.[3] | [4] Died in office |
| Qais Bin Abdul Munim Al Zawawi | 1982 | September 1995[2] | [5] Died in office |
| Thuwaini bin Shihab al Said | ?-1984 | June 2010[2] | [6] Died in office |
| Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said | 2 March 2017 | January 2020 | [2] |
Era of Sultan Haitham edit
| Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said | January 2020 | Incumbent | [1] |
| Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said | January 2020 | Incumbent | [1] |
| Shihab bin Tariq Al Said | March 2020 | Incumbent | [1] |
See also edit
References edit
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