mobanmarketOman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said died on Friday evening, state media said early on Saturday, and a three-day period of national mourning was declared.
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Omanis took to social media channels such as Twitter and Instagram to share the news and condolences. Many said that the exemplary leader will be missed.
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Tweep @AlbaloushiAmna posted: “Goodbye Baba Qaboos, we will miss you so much.
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May his soul Rest In Peace in Paradise #QaboosbinSaid.”
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Tweep @ShayanSumar posted: “Fortunate to have lived in this beautiful country during three decades of your leadership. You leave behind a tolerant, moderate, progressive, and a united nation. Rest well Baba #Qaboos – you will forever be our Sultan.”
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Many considered Sultan Qaboos as the father of modern Oman and a visionary. They thanked him for the development of Oman. It was under his leadership that the country got many new schools and hospitals.
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@OliaPayrow tweeted: “Sultan Qaboos who built modern Oman a real hero…”
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Many others called him a peace-loving leader and praised the efforts he took to promote peace and stability not just in Oman but in the entire region.
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Tweep @Nouriya_H posted: “Sultan #Qaboos will always be remembered for his efforts for stability and peace in the Middle East. My heart goes out to my fellow #Omani brethren. May Allah grant him the highest rank in Jannah.”
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