Sultan Qaboos of Oman expected in Croatian resort

ZAGREB (AFP) - Oman's ruler, Sultan Qaboos bin Said is expected next week in Croatia's Adriatic Sea resort of Dubrovnik where his luxurious fleet is already awaiting him, port officials said Friday.  

Several member's of Oman's cabinet are to arrive in the southern town Saturday where they will join the Sultan's and his retinue aboard a 104-meter (300-foot) yacht, "As Said", and a 137-meter ship named "As Salamah".

For his first visit to Croatia, Sultan Qaboos -- one of the world's richest people -- joined by some 600 family members, including 17 wives, will also have at his disposal a 16-meter speedboat and two planes kept on standby at Dubrovnik airport.

His fleet carries several luxurious cars and is equipped with a helicopter pad and a hospital.

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