Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidiyah (Arabic: عهد بنت عبدالله بن حمد البوسعيدية; born 4 April 1970) is the wife of the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq.[1][2]
Ahad bint Abdullah
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 Ahad bint Abdullah in 2021 | |||||
| Consort of the Sultan of Oman | |||||
| Tenure | 11 January 2020 – present | ||||
| Born | 4 April 1970 Muscat, Oman | ||||
| Spouse | |||||
| Issue | Theyazin bin Haitham Bilarab bin Haitham Thuraya bint Haitham Omaima bint Haitham | ||||
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| House | Al Said | ||||
| Father | Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Busaidi | ||||
| Religion | Ibadi Islam | ||||
Early life
editSayyida Ahad is the daughter of Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidi, a former Undersecretary for Justice in the Ministry of Justice, Awqaf, and Islamic Affairs and former Governor of Musandam.[3][4] She is descended from Ahmad bin Said, the first ruler of Oman from the Al Said dynasty.[5]
She completed her early education in Oman and then her higher education in Sociology outside of the country.[6]
Marriage and children
editSayyida Ahad bint Abdullah and her husband, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, have four children:[7][8]
- Crown Prince Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham (born 21 August 1990),[9] married Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab bin Tariq Al Said on 11 November 2021 in the Mazay Hall of Al Alam Palace.[10]
- Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham (born 10 January 1995) married 15 June 2021 at Al Alam Palace and has issue[11]
- Sayyida Thuraya bint Haitham
- Sayyida Omaima bint Haitham
First Lady of Oman
editAhad became the first lady of Oman upon her husband's accession on 11 January 2020 following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said on 10 January 2020.[12] She made her first public appearance on October 17th for National Women's Day. She hosted an event at Al Baraka Palace to honor 50 Omani women for their role in society.[13][14]
Ahad Foundation
editIn 2021, she started the Ahad Foundation to support women, people with disabilities and people with limited income. The first project was the Ahad al Khair convoy to deliver aid families affected by Cyclone Shaheen.[15][16] The foundation also supports the Omani Lawyers' Association's Fak Kurbah initiative to secure the release of people imprisoned for debt.[17][18]
Title and style
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Oman does not use a corresponding Sultana title for the consort of the Sultan. Instead Ahad is referred to as Al Sayyida Al Jalila which can be translated as The Great Lady, The Honorable Lady, or The Venerable Lady.[19]
References
edit- ^ QNA (16 January 2020). "Wife of Amir offers condolences to wife of Sultan of Oman". The Peninsula. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ Ministry of Information of the Sultanate of Oman (30 July 2020). "Chair of the Public Women Association Offers Her Condolences to the Omani People on the Passing of the Late Sultan Qaboos". Archived from the original on 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Royal Decree 100/84 Appointing the Undersecretary for Justice in the Ministry of Justice, Awqaf, and Islamic Affairs". Archived from the original on 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Royal Decree 38/90 Appointing a Governor of the Region of Musandam". Archived from the original on 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Who is the distinguished lady, wife of His Majesty the Sultan?". Shabiba (in Arabic). 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Diaz, Carlos (4 April 2023). "Get to know Ahad Al Busaidiyah, first lady of Oman, as she marks her birthday". The National News. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Oman's new ruler chosen to provide continuity". 11 January 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021 – via www.reuters.com.
- ^ "Who is the new Sultan of Oman?". Tehran Times. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Sultan's eldest son will become Oman's crown prince, new decree says". Arab News. 13 January 2021. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Theyazin Bin Haitham: Oman crown prince marries Meyyan Bint Shihab". 16 November 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Elgebaly, Sondos (13 December 2023). "Mr. Belarab bin Haitham, son of the Sultan of Oman, gives birth to his first child". Harpers Bazaar Arabia (in Arabic). Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Al Shurafa, Sara (12 January 2020). "Will opened: Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said succeeds Sultan Qaboos of Oman". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Oman's first lady in debut speech for National Women's Day". The National News. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Morris, Olivia (18 October 2020). "The first lady of Oman has made her debut public appearance". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Kothaneth, Lakshmi (17 October 2021). "Ahad Foundation reaches out to women & children". Oman Daily Observer. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Ahad Foundation to operate convoy to cyclone-hit wilayats on Omani Women's Day". Olom. 17 October 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Ahad Foundation supports Fak Kurbah". Muscat Daily. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Ahad Foundation secures release of some prisoners". Times of Oman. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ ""The Venerable Lady"...Does Ahad bin Abdullah hold the first title of First Lady in the Gulf?". Muwatin. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2024.