Footage released by Oman State Media, via AFP, shows Sultan Qaboos’ funeral procession, in Oman’s capital, Muscat, Saturday, January 11. ––––––––– READ MORE: Oman's Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, who ruled his strategic Gulf emirate — adjacent to Iran — for nearly 50 years, died after a long illness. The country's royal family chose the late Sultan's cousin, Haitham Bin Tariq, to succeed him, in accordance with his last testament. Oman's royal family met Saturday, following the death overnight of the late Sultan Qaboos, and appointed his cousin, Haitham Bin Tariq, to succeed him. The appointment was made after top family members and military officials read aloud the last testament of Sultan Qaboos. A military honor guard fired a ceremonial cannon to honor the late Sultan as his successor presided over the official transition.