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Executive branch Oman, in 35 editions.
The entry for Oman published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 25 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 25
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- sultan,
- Cabinet,
- State Consultative Assembly
Published as “Elections”
none
sultan, Cabinet, State Consultative Assembly
none
Published as “Executive branch”
sultan, Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
none
sultan, Cabinet, State Consultative Assembly Cabinet
none
Published as “Executive branch”
sultan, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Sa`id Al Sa`id (since 23 July 1970)
Published as “Elections”
elections scheduled for October 1992
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
sultan, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Sa`id Al Sa`id (since 23 July 1970)
elections scheduled for October 1992
Published as “Elections”
elections scheduled for October 1992
Published as “Executive branch”
sultan, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Sa'id Al Sa'id (since 23 July 1970)
elections scheduled for October 1992
sultan, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Sa`id Sa'id Al Sa`id Sa'id (since 23 July 1970)
elections scheduled for October 1992
The entry for Oman did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
elections scheduled for October 1992 chief of
sultan, Cabinet
ChiefState state and Head head of Government:government: Sultan and Prime Minister
QABOOS bin Sa'id Said Al Sa'id Said (since 23 July 1970)
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state and head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970) is a hereditary monarch;
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the sultan
chief of state and head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister
QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970) is a hereditary monarch;
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the sultan
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government :
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet :
- Cabinet appointed by the sultan
- elections:
- none; the sultan is a hereditary monarch
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
(since 23 July 1970); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and
head of government
head of government : Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
(since 23 July 1970); note - the sultan is both the chief of state and
head of government
cabinet : Cabinet appointed by the sultan
elections: none; the sultan is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note-the sultan is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the sultan
- elections:
- none; the sultan is a hereditary monarch
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
(since 23 July 1970); note - the note-the sultan is both the chief of state and
head of government
head of government : government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
(since 23 July 1970); note - the note-the sultan is both the chief of state and
head of governmentcabinet : cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the sultan
elections: none; the sultan is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note--the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
(since 23 July 1970); note-the sultan note--the monarch is both the chief of state and
and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said
Said (since 23 July 1970); note-the sultan note--the monarch is both the chief of
state and
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the sultan monarch
elections: none; the sultan monarch is a hereditary monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Saidnote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of state
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Alnote--the note - the monarch is both the chief of
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said al-Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al Said al-Said (since 23 July 1970); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (since (sultan since 23 July 1970); 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (since (sultan since 23 July 1970); 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government 1972)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said al-Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the Ruling Family Council determines a successor from the Sultan's extended family;
- if the Council cannot form a consensus within three days of the Sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the Sultan
chief of state:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary Ruling Family Council determines a successor from the Sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within three days of the Sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the Sultan
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the Ruling Family Council determines a successor from the sultan's extended family;
- if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
chief of state:the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the Ruling Family Council determines a successor from the
elections:Sultan's sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within three 3 days of the Sultan's sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the Sultan sultan
The same text in 3 editions, 2017 to 2019.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972);
- note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- members of the Ruling Family Council determine a successor from the sultan's extended family;
- if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS bin Said Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: members of the Ruling Family Council determines determine a successor from the sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- members of the Ruling Family Council determine a successor from the sultan's extended family;
- if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS HAYTHAM bin Said Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972); (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS HAYTHAM bin Said Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (sultan since 23 July 1970 and prime minister since 23 July 1972) (since 11 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: members of the Ruling Family Council determine a successor from the sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said (since 11 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
elections/appointments: members of the Ruling Family Council determine a successor from the sultan's extended family; if the Council cannot form a consensus within 3 days of the sultan's death or incapacitation, the Defense Council will relay a predetermined heir as chosen by the sultan
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq Al Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said Al Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM HAITHAM bin Tariq Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020); note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister HAYTHAM HAITHAM bin Tariq Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
- head of government:
- Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the monarch
note: the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
head of government: Sultan and Prime Minister HAITHAM bin Tarik Al Said (since 11 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the monarchnote - note: the monarch is both chief of state and head of government
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