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Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in January. Reuters
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in January. Reuters
Coronavirus: Oman's sultan forms committee to boost economy
The sultanate's economy has been hit by the effects of lockdowns internally and worldwide
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15 June, 2020