Sayyida Ahad is the daughter of Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidi, a former Undersecretary for Justice in the Ministry of Justice, Awqaf, and Islamic Affairs and former Governor of
Musandam.[3][4] She is descended from
Ahmad bin Said, the first ruler of Oman from the Al Said dynasty[5].
She completed her early education in Oman and then her higher education in
Sociology outside of the country.[6]
Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham (born 10 January 1995) married 15 June 2021 at Al Alam Palace and has issue[11]
Sayyida Thuraya bint Haitham
Sayyida Omaima bint Haitham
First Lady of Oman
Ahad became the first lady of Oman upon her husband's accession on 11 January 2020 following the death of
Sultan Qaboos bin Said on 10 January 2020.[12] She made her first public appearance on October 17th for National Women's Day. She hosted an event at
Al Baraka Palace to honor 50 Omani women for their role in society.[13][14]
Ahad Foundation
In 2021, she started the Ahad Foundation to support women, people with disabilities and people with limited income. The first project was the Ahad al Khair convoy to deliver aid families affected by
Cyclone Shaheen.[15][16] The foundation also supports the Omani Lawyers' Association's Fak Kurbah initiative to secure the release of people imprisoned for debt.[17][18]
Oman does not use a corresponding
Sultana title for the consort of the
Sultan. Instead Ahad is referred to as Al Sayyida Al Jalila which can be translated as The Great Lady, The Honorable Lady, or The Venerable Lady.[19]
Her Highness Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidiyah