Sultan Qaboos bin Said is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:
Commentary: Ill omen for Oman?
I recently learned that, earlier this year, the Oman Daily Observer criticized an article about Oman that I had published back in 2004. The fact that this happened, I fear, bodes quite ill for the country.
Woman Islamist fights for rights in Oman
For an Omani, Taiba Al Mawali is a very unusual woman. She is a militant human rights activist, unafraid to say what she thinks in a country where any criticism of the authorities is considered heresy.
Oman plans WTO reforms to boost investments
Oman plans to reform its foreign capital investment law of 1994 to improve the sultanate's investment climate in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) guidelines, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Tuesday stressed the "urgent" need to restart negotiations on the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, saying a window of opportunity was about to slam shut.
Sultan of Oman visits Mubarak
SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID OF OMAN Oman's Sultan Qaboos arrived here on August 27 for a visit of several days, during which he was to hold talks with President Hosni Mubarak, presidential officials said.
Oman anti-corruption drive stirs national pride
Oman is clamping down on corruption with unprecedented vigor, hoping a clean image will boost confidence at home and lure foreign funds needed to broaden the oil-led economy.
Omani Sultan celebrates anniversary
Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said marked the 29th anniversary of his accession to power on November 18 with a pledge to continue wide-ranging economic reforms and boost the role of the private sector.
Oman sultan wants economy less dependent on oil
Sultan Qaboos bin Said urged Omanis on Thursday to press on with efforts to boost the Gulf Arab state's private sector and ease dependence on oil, despite recent rises in crude prices.
Renewal and self-reliance in Oma
Oman has an interesting and distinguished history. It once ruled a sea-borne empire that encompassed parts of East Africa and the Indian subcontinent. As the empire withered, Oman fell into a sharp decline.
