Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah
Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 Oman |
| Occupation(s) | Statesman, diplomat |
| Years active | 1973–2020 |
| Known for | Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman (1997–2020) |
Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah (, born in 1945) is a prominent Omani statesman who held the position of Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman. This designation reflects the tradition wherein the Sultan himself customarily assumed the formal role of Foreign Minister.[1][2]
Early life
Yusuf bin Alawi pursued his education and professional endeavors in Kuwait. Shortly after Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said came to power in 1970, they established contact. Formerly involved as an opposition figure connected to the Dhofar Rebellion, he was invited by Sultan Qaboos to return from exile and aid in the nation's rebuilding efforts.[3][4] Between 1973 and 1974, he held the diplomatic post of ambassador stationed in Beirut.[5]
Career
In 1997, through Royal Decree No. 85/97, Alawi was appointed as Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs. His tenure concluded on 18 August 2020 when Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi succeeded him following a significant governmental reorganization decreed by Royal Decree No. 111/2020.
Alawi played a key role in diplomatic discussions with the US Secretary of State in Washington aimed at strengthening communication channels with Iran. Oman’s longstanding amicable ties with Tehran have positioned it as an important intermediary that Washington seeks to engage for advancing regional security initiatives.
Canada-Omani relations
- Refer to Foreign relations of Oman.
In September 2016, Oman was instrumental in facilitating the release of Homa Hoodfar, an Iranian-Canadian academic detained at Iran's Evin Prison. This outcome followed a discreet meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alawi.
Hacking
In 2019, Yusuf bin Alawi became a target of Project Raven, a covert UAE surveillance and cyber espionage campaign directed at governments and activists critical of the UAE monarchy. Utilizing sophisticated spyware known as "Karma," operatives successfully infiltrated one of Alawi's electronic devices.
Honours
- Sultan Haitham bin Tarik bestowed upon Alawi the Royal Commendation Order – First Class, Oman’s premier civilian award, honoring his remarkable service to the country.
International Distinction
- Awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 10 May 2022.
See also
External links
- OMAN - Yusef Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah, AllBusiness.com, February 21, 2000
- Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sultanate of Oman
- ↑ "Eye On Stability". The Business Year. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ↑ "Oman transfers powers from Sultan's remit in government revamp". August 18, 2020. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020 – via uk.reuters.com.
- ↑ Valeri, Marc (2009). Oman: Politics and Society in the Qaboos State. Hurst. p. 60. ISBN 9781850659334.
- ↑ Peterson, J. E. (2013). Oman's Insurgencies: The Sultanate's Struggle for Supremacy. Saqi. ISBN 9780863567025.
- ↑ "HE Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah | FIKR Conferences".