Today marks the accession of the current Sultan, Haitham bin Tariq. He came to power in 2020, upon the death of his predecessor, Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Both Sultan Qaboos and Sultan Haitham are family members of the Al Busaidi dynasty, which has ruled Oman (or portions of it) since 1749.  

Sultan Qaboos (ruling from 1970-2020) catapulted Oman into the modern age with its oil wealth and fathered the nation like his own child. Loyalty and affection towards Qaboos was—and still is—high. Haitham, Sultan Qaboos's cousin, was his chosen successor, as Qaboos had no heir. Sultan Haitham has pledged to continue forward in the spirit of Qaboos, while at the same time has been making some significant political and economic reforms.

Sultan Haitham (b. in 1954) is married to Ahad, and they have two sons, Theyazin (the Crown Prince and Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth) and Bilarab (an architect), and two daughters, Thuraya and Omaima. 

Haitham went to university at Oxford, and has been described as 'outward-looking and Western-oriented.' His government experience is wide, from heading the Oman Football Association, to serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to being Minister of Heritage and Culture, to chairing the 'Oman 2040' economic development committee.


Pray for Sultan Haitham, that God would:

• Give the Sultan discretion, foresight, and understanding in making decisions. — 1 Chronicles 22:12
• Enable the Sultan to make decisions according to God’s truth. — Proverbs 2:10-11
• Protect the Sultan from harm, and bless and protect his family. — Psalm 21:11; Ezra 6:10
• Enable the Sultan to carry out his duties with humility toward You and toward others. — 1 Peter 5:5
• Give the Sultan the courage to do the right thing even when urged to do the wrong thing. — Proverbs 2:11–15
• Give the Sultan a tender heart of compassion toward those he leads and serves. — Colossians 3:12

Worship with us!: Authority by Elevation Worship.  The ultimate authority in Oman belongs to God, and we bless the Sultan to come under that authority!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Dar As-Sawdah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 95

As-Sibayb, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 89

Al-Ghubayrah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 88

At-Tananiyah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 85

Al-Qiwaytu, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 81