Oman's ruler, Sultan Qaboos, has been outspoken in his calls to his countrymen to accept any job offered.

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Six pictures have been loaned by the Tate to Sultan Qaboos' Al-Alam palace in the Omani capital of Muscat.

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Funded by Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman, the prize recognizes outstanding initiatives concerning the management and preservation of the environment.

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On Wednesday, Blair visited British troops taking part in a military exercise in Oman and held a meeting and private dinner with Sultan Qaboos.

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Having received emergency treatment from the Special Assault Commando, he was transported by means of an inflatable craft and a helicopter to the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Oman.

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Similarly, Sultan Qaboos of Oman has repeatedly urged the Omani young to help to create a modern country by never refusing a job, even one that lacks glamour.

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The bottle caps for perfumes Jubilation 25 for women and Jubilation XXV for men, fragrances introduced to coincide with Amouage's 25th anniversary, resemble the dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat and a ceremonial dagger.

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