His Highness The Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent today a cable of condolences to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of the Sultanate of Oman on the demise of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur, praying to the Almighty Allah to have mercy on his soul and to rest it in peace in paradise, and to inspire the royal family and the Omani people with patience and solace.