The 60-year-old replaces Jaroslav Silhavy, with the Czech Republic native having stepped down on Wednesday.

Jaber's immediate task will be to get Oman's AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 campaign back on track after the West Asian nation opened their campaign with two defeats in Group B.

The experienced Jaber, who has previously served the Oman national team in various roles, led Al Seeb Club to the 2022 AFC Cup title.

Oman, seeking to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a first time, meet Kuwait and Jordan in their October fixtures.