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(3) Theyazin is one of only four Deputy PMs, three of whom are on the Council of Ministers. The other two on the Council are Fahd bin Mahmoud and Shihab, Haitham's full brother. Assad, Haitham's half-brother, is also a Dep PM but not listed as part of the Council. #oman

(2) Theyazin's promotion is unsurprising as it was expected that Haitham - in appointing his son as heir (and not crown prince) - would promote him over time. Theyazin has been Minister of Youth/Sports for 6 years now. #oman

His Majesty reshuffles Cabinet, new ministers appointed The Decree includes the appointment of several ministers

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(1) Theyazin, the Sultan's son and heir, was promoted from Min of Culture/Youth/Sports to Deputy PM for Econ Affairs. Sultan Haitham's focus has been econ, so this puts his son in a position of importance.

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