MUSCAT - Sayyid Thuwaini bin Shihab Al Said, Personal Representative of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and senior royal family member, has died, the Diwan of Royal Court said in a statement on Sunday.
He passed away yesterday morning “after he had devoted his life serving his country faithfully,” it added.
The government announced three days’ of mourning during which flags will fly half-mast.
Sayyid Thuwaini, who was ailing for some time, had held several top positions in the government such as Governor of Muscat, before he was appointed Sultan Qaboos’ Personal Representative. — news@khaleejtimes.com