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Al Bu Said آل بوسعيد Al Said | |
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Royal house | |
Country | Oman Zanzibar |
Founded | 1744 |
Founder | Ahmad bin Said |
Current head | Haitham bin Tariq |
Seat | Al Alam Palace |
Titles | Sultan of Oman (1970–present) Sultan of Zanzibar (1856–1964) Sultan of Muscat and Oman (1856–1970) Sultan of the Omani Empire (1749–1856) Imam of Oman (1749–1920) |
Traditions | Ibadi Islam |
Properties | Al Baraka Palace Al Maamoura Palace Al Shomoukh Palace |
Cadet branches | Royal Family of Zanzibar |
Website | www www |
The House of Busaid (Arabic: آل بوسعيد, Arabic pronunciation: [aːl buː sa.ʕiːd]), also known as the House of Al Said, is the current ruling royal family of Oman, and former ruling house of the Omani Empire (1744–1856), Sultanate of Muscat and Oman (1856–1970) and the Sultanate of Zanzibar (1856–1964).[1] It was founded by Ahmad bin Said Al Busaidi in 1744 and is currently headed by Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.