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Theyazin bin Haitham
ذي يزن بن هيثم
A photograph of Theyazin bin Haitham aged 30
Crown Prince of Oman
Tenure 11 January 2021 – present
Predecessor Position established
Monarch Haitham bin Tariq
Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth
Assumed office
18 August 2020
Prime Minister Haitham bin Tariq
Born (1990-08-21) 21 August 1990 (age 34)
Muscat, Oman
Spouse
Meyyan bint Shihab
(m. 2021; div. 2022)
Alia bint Mohammed
(m. 2025)
Full name
Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur bin Faisal bin Turki bin Said Al Said
House Al Said
Father Haitham bin Tariq
Mother Ahad bint Abdullah
Religion Ibadi Islam

Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, born on August 21, 1990, is a very important person in Oman. He is the Crown Prince of Oman, which means he is next in line to become the leader of the country. He is also the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth.

About Theyazin bin Haitham

His Family and Background

Theyazin is the oldest son of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, who is the current ruler of Oman. His mother is Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah. He has one younger brother and two sisters.

His family has many important members. His uncle, Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq, helps with international relations. Another uncle, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq, is in charge of defense. The previous Sultan, Qaboos bin Said, was his father's cousin.

His Education and Training

Theyazin studied political science at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He also earned a master's degree in history from Oxford Brookes University. In July 2022, he completed his training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a famous military school.

His Marriages

In January 2021, Theyazin became engaged to Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab bin Tariq Al Said. They are cousins, as their fathers are brothers and their mothers are sisters. They were married on November 11, 2021, in the Al Alam Palace. They later divorced in early 2022.

In January 2025, it was announced that Theyazin was engaged again. He married Sayyida Alia bint Mohammed bin Hilal Al Busaidi on April 24, 2025, also in the Al Alam Palace.

His Important Roles

Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth

In August 2020, Theyazin was appointed as the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth. This new ministry was created by combining three older departments: the Ministry of Sports Affairs, the Ministry of Arts Affairs, and the National Youth Committee.

Before this, he worked for the foreign ministry starting in 2013. He also spent two years working as a diplomat at the Omani Embassy in London.

Crown Prince of Oman

On January 11, 2021, the Sultan made a new rule about who would become the next leader of Oman. This rule created the role of Crown Prince of Oman. As the oldest son of the Sultan, Theyazin is now the official heir, meaning he is next in line to lead the country.

Honors and Awards

Styles of
Crown Prince Theyazin Bin Haitham
National emblem of Oman.svg
Reference style His Highness
Alternative style Your Highness

National Honors from Oman

  •  Oman:
    • Accesion Medal of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
      Accesion Medal of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (January 11, 2020)
    • 50th Glorious National Day Medal
      Glorious 50th National Day Medal (November 20, 2020)
    • Civil Order of Oman - First Class
      First Class of the Civil Order of Oman (November 18, 2024)

International Honors

See also

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