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- ↑ "Here is the list of new ministers of Oman". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ↑ Observer, Oman (2020-08-19). "His Majesty appoints new ministers". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ↑ "Minister of Higher Education briefed on Unified Admission Centre". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
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