Sultan Qaboos’ Rejection Of Saudi Arabia’s War In Yemen In March 2015, Qaboos turned down a Saudi request for joining the Saudi-led coalition against the Shiite Houthi group in Yemen. Oman says Sultan Qaboos, 79, is 'stable' amid health scare Oman's royal court says the 79-year-old sultan is in “stable condition,” amid days of worried speculation about his health

Since this time, Sultan Qaboos has faced many obstacles. Oman today has an excellent health service, a clear road network and many educational establishments for girls and boys, from nursery levels, to university degrees. Each year, Oman celebrates his reign on National Day, which falls on November 18. Sultan Qaboos is a renowned peacemaker. No details have been made public about the condition of the 79-year-old ruler Oman even maintains warm relations with the Houthis. Sultan Qaboos returns to Oman after medical treatment in Belgium. Sultan Qaboos was born in 1940 in Salalah. Oman readies baroque succession process as sultan's health worsens This article is more than 5 months old With Qaboos bin Said’s illness seemingly terminal, an elaborate set of rules is enacted

Sultan Qaboos is in good health, Omani Health Minister says His presiding over a cabinet meeting in April is proof of his good health, minister says Published: June 22, 2016 17:16 Staff Report He has no children and has not made any announcement regarding his successor publicly. However, he disclosed his choice of the next successor and kept it secret in a sealed envelope, which is to be opened after he passes away.