Energy Oman’s Sultan replaces oil minister in cabinet reshuffle By Reuters June 17, 2022, 5:38 AM Reuters Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Thursday also issued a decree establishing a higher justice council. Oman’s ruling sultan replaced the Gulf Arab state’s long-serving oil minister Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Rumhi on Thursday with Salem al-Aufi who was appointed to the post in a cabinet reshuffle announced on state television. Rumhi had been oil minister for over two decades. Oman is not in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries but is a member of the OPEC+ alliance of OPEC and non-OPEC nations. Aufi, whose appointment was the most notable change in the cabinet reshuffle, was previously undersecretary at the energy and minerals ministry. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Thursday also issued a decree establishing a higher justice council. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
