Oman transfers powers from Sultan's remit in government revamp

DUBAI (Reuters) - Oman has designated ministers of foreign affairs and finance, and a new central bank chairman, titles formerly held by the ruling Sultan, in a broad restructuring of its administration, state TV said on Tuesday.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, who came to power in January after Sultan Qaboos bin Said died after half a century in power, maintains the titles of prime minister, defense minister, and head of the armed forces.