List of Imams (751–1406)
List of Sultans (1406–present)
Succession
In
Oman, the eldest son of the reigning
Sultan succeeds to the throne on his death. In the absence of a male heir, the reigning Sultan may nominate a brother or other male relative from amongst the descendants of Sultan
Said bin Sultan. The current Sultan
Qaboos of Oman has no children and has indicated that once he is dead it will be up to the Royal family to meet and agree on a candidate. However, if the royal family cannot agree on a candidate, then the Defence Council will decide, based on the two names are Sultan Qaboos placed in sealed envelopes prior to his death.