The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the Sultan of Oman on the death of Sayyid Fahd Al Said
The Saudi leadership expresses its solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman in its time of grief
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, sent cables of condolence to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, on the death of His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, may God have mercy on him. These condolences underscore the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman and their brotherly peoples, and embody the highest ideals of Gulf unity and solidarity in all circumstances.
Text of the telegram from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
In his telegram, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the leadership and people of Oman, saying: “We have learned of the death of His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said - may God have mercy on him - and as we send to Your Majesty, the brotherly people of the Sultanate of Oman, and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, we ask God Almighty to have mercy on him and forgive him, and to grant him a spacious place in Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him we shall return .
Telegram from His Highness the Crown Prince
For his part, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable expressing his sincere condolences and affirming the Kingdom's solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman in this profound loss. His Highness said: “I received the news of the passing of His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said – may God have mercy on him – and I extend to Your Majesty and the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, asking Almighty God to grant him His abundant mercy and forgiveness, to admit him to His spacious Paradise, and to protect you from all harm. He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive .
A life full of achievements for Mr. Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said
His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said was one of the most prominent and experienced political and leadership figures in the Sultanate of Oman and the Arabian Gulf region. He served as Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs for many decades and played a pivotal role in the modern Omani renaissance, the foundations of which were laid by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said – may God have mercy on him. He continued to serve his country with utmost dedication and sincerity under the leadership of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The late Sayyid was known for his profound wisdom, political acumen, and significant contributions to strengthening government work and developing administrative institutions in the Sultanate, earning him widespread respect and appreciation both locally and regionally.
Regional influence and support for the Gulf Cooperation Council's progress
The passing of a leading figure of the stature of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud is not only a loss for the Sultanate of Oman, but also for the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) system. The deceased left a clear mark and demonstrated remarkable commitment to supporting the joint Gulf action and strengthening cooperation and integration among the GCC states in various fields. The condolences offered by the Saudi leadership reaffirm the close strategic relationship between Riyadh and Muscat, a relationship deeply rooted in history and based on solid foundations of mutual respect, shared interests, and unified visions regarding regional and global issues, thus enhancing the stability and security of the entire region.
