Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said issues new law to create crown prince role
https://www.reuters.com/article/oma...ince-in-constitutional-overhaul-idUSKBN29G1CP
According to the new constitutional law, the Sultan`s eldest son His Highness Sayyed Dhi Yazan Bin Haitham became the Crown Prince Of Oman. The throne will pass to his eldest son and then to the eldest son of that son respectively.
https://thearabweekly.com/omans-sul...jor-reforms-includes-appointment-crown-prince
The new Crown Prince is 31 years old and currently serves as Oman`s Minister of Culture, Sports & Youth.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8z-TngyMU/
The Sultan & his wife Sayyida Ahd has three more children, a son & two daughters.
The new constitutional law requires that whoever assumes the throne be a Muslim, sane and legitimate son of Omani Muslim parents
Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, Crown Prince of Oman is engaged to be married with Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab Al Said, a few days after Theyazin was made Crown Prince.
"HH Sayyida Meyyan is the Daughter of Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab Bin Tariq Al Said and Sayyida Rawdah Bint Abdullah Al Busaidi. She is a paternal and maternal cousin of her fiancé Sayyid Theyazin."
Oman’s Crown Prince, Theyazin Bin Haitham is engaged - Arabian Royal Agency
Is it normal for the family to marry first cousins? And in this case even double first cousins? Genetically not a very smart decision...
Yet even Tadmouri, a geneticist, acknowledges that the social advantages of marrying a family member might outweigh the potential genetic disadvantages in some societies.
“It’s expensive to marry in the Gulf. Premarital financial negotiations are much easier when done among family members,”
Tadmouri said. “And it provides a sense of security for the woman. She’s not entering into a new world, she’s entering a family she knows very well.”
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“There’s a misconception that parents often force their daughters to marry within the family. Our segregated lifestyle often doesn’t allow for mixing of the sexes except within the family environment, so many times the only chance of falling in love is within the family, because you are completely closed off from others,” Saudi author Samar Fatany told Reuters.
Fatany said that whereas marrying a stranger is often frowned upon, marriage between family members promotes harmony and stability within the family, and encourages a family-focused way of life.
“We’re very proud of our extended family lifestyle. It’s something we don’t want to lose.”
And her interests are not at all political which is probably expected as well.Thank you, these are very interesting constitutional developments. I would be surprised if the adoption of primogeniture didn't have the backing, if not active participation, of the other princes of the family. They saw fit to follow the late Sultan's will last year instead of exercising their legal right to hold deliberations and elect a candidate, so clearly the thought was that stability and a speedy transfer of power carried more weight than ensuring the most suitable candidate was selected.
I wonder if the "rule of law" reforms will have tangible consequences for Omani politics.
Her Highness's lineage, professional accomplishments, and attractiveness seem to establish her as an immaculately "suitable" royal consort.
Marriage between cousins is a cultural ideal in many countries, including most Middle Eastern Arab countries. In Oman, according to the 2000 Oman National Health Survey, first-cousin unions constituted 39% of all marriages.
This article explains the social advantages of cousin marriages:
And her interests are not at all political which is probably expected as well.
Prince Bilarab bin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman [younger son of Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Reigning Sultan of Oman (b.1955) & his wife Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidiyah] got married on 15 June: the identity of his wife is currently unknown.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMRUOHMFY2/
She is rather new to the scene but it looks like she is doing a good job. Found this rather glowing article from May.
Visiting provinces and writing notes of appreciation are surely welcome in any monarchy. Are they above and beyond the expectations for a royal consort in Oman?
The Wedding of Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said with Sayyida Meyyan Bint Shihab Al Said, will take place next Thursday 11th November in Muscat.
This is the Katb Kitab invitation