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Sultan bin Salem al-Habsi (also known as Sultan bin Salim bin Said al-Habsi) is an Omani politician who has served as the Minister of Finance of Oman since August 18, 2020. In this capacity, he oversees the country's fiscal policy and drives economic reforms aimed at diversifying Oman's economy away from oil dependency. He serves as Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the sovereign wealth fund of Oman, where he was previously Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. His appointment reflects the Sultanate's efforts to strengthen financial governance and attract investment in non-hydrocarbon sectors. Al-Habsi's tenure comes at a critical time for Oman amid global economic challenges and domestic pushes for fiscal sustainability. He has been involved in briefing key figures on political and economic matters, highlighting his influence within Omani governmental networks. His background in finance and policy positions him as a central figure in shaping the nation's economic future.