Died the Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin said

who Ruled for half a century – since 1970, in Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin said has died on 80-m to year of life after long illness. In connection with the death of the ruler in the Sultanate declared three days of mourning.

In recent years the Sultan of Oman was undergoing treatment in Germany. You know, what heirs he left, reports RIA Novosti. After the funeral of the ruler of Oman, the ruling family must meet with the head of the state Council, the speaker of Majlis al-Shura (consultative Council with the functions of the Parliament) and the President of the Supreme court for approval of the candidacy of the new head of state.