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Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. AP
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. AP
With a rich history and a new leader, Oman is on track for a prosperous future
The late Sultan Qaboos believed that his successor would add a new dimension to Oman's development journey