Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Top influential personalities of Oman
1 – Qaboos bin Said al Said
• His Majesty Sultan Qabus acceded to the thrown on 23rd July 1970 and since then he is has been ruling the Oman Sultanate
• Power of armed forces, Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs and chairman of the Central Bank all are controlled by him
• He has financed the construction or maintenance of a number of mosques, notably the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, as well as the holy places of other religions.
• The Sultan's birthday, 18 November, is celebrated as Oman's national holiday
2 – Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah
• HE Yusuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah joined the diplomatic service in October 1970, and became a Second Secretary in 1972
• Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman
• His role of skillful use of diplomacy to promote peace and security throughout the region and beyond
• He is an Omani professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for English club Reading and captains the Oman national team
• He has been an inspiration not just for the young generation who are involved in sports but also people from other fields because of dedication and decipline
• He has received several awards in Oman and on international level for his contribution in sports
3 – Ali Al-Habsi
4 – Isla Fischer
• Fisher was born in Muscat, Oman, the daughter of Scottish parents, Elspeth Reid and Brian Fisher.
• She has since been known for her comedic roles in Scooby-Doo (2002), I Heart Huckabees (2004), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) and many more
• Her fans are spread across the globe and her social media count on every platform is immense
5 – Dr P Mohamed Ali
• P Mohamed Ali a Non-Resident Indian is a business tycoon from who has laid the foundation of Galfar Construction and Contracting SAOG
• His contribution in the infrastructural development of Oman is immense and his company has completed some world class projects in Oman
• P Mohamed Ali is also known for his philanthropic work which he has been doing to promote education in the society
• He has been an inspiration for many and his followers are spread across Oman and neighbouring countries.
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