Politics of Oman

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Politics of Oman
Member State of the Arab League
Basic Statute Human rights
Monarchy Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham
Cabinet
Council Council of State Chairman Consultative Assembly Chairman
Elections Recent elections General: 2015 2019 2023
Administrative divisions Governorates (محافظات) Provinces (ولايات)
Foreign relations Foreign Ministry Minister: Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi Diplomatic missions of / in Oman Nationality law Passport Visa requirements Visa policy
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The Politics of Oman take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, where the Sultan of Oman is both head of state and head of government. The Sultan is hereditary, who appoints a cabinet to assist him. The sultan also serves as the supreme commander of the armed forces and prime minister.