Sultanate of Oman
- Middle East
Iran says nuclear issue, sanctions focus of indirect talks with US in Oman
Tehran: Iran said that its indirect negotiations with the United States held in Oman were focused solely on Tehran’s nuclear program and the removal of US sanctions, ruling out any discussion of…
- Middle East
Gulf countries welcome Oman’s hosting of US-Iran talks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have praised Oman for hosting talks between the United States and Iran, recognising its role in facilitating dialogue and bridging differences…
- Middle East
Iran, US agree to more talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme after 1st round in Oman
Muscat: Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, Iranian state television reported Saturday at the end of the first round of talks…
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Convoy carrying US envoy drives away from site of nuclear talks with Iran in Oman
Muscat: A convoy believed to be carrying US envoy Steve Witcoff drove away from a compound where talks were taking place over Iran’s nuclear programme on Saturday, after more than two hours…
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Oman announces Eid Al-Fitr holiday for public, private sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced that there will either be a five or nine-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1446 AH-2025. The holiday will start…
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Oman grants dual citizenship to Russian woman in historic first
Muscat: The Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, has issued Royal Decree No. 29/2025, granting Omani citizenship to Maria Victor Anatolyevich Armantova while allowing her to…
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Oman honours 57 youth for completing 30-day Fajr prayer challenge
Muscat: In a momentous gathering filled with faith, inspiration, and community spirit, the Fajr Initiative Award Ceremony recently took place in Oman’s capital, Muscat, celebrating 57 young achievers who successfully completed the…
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Four migrant workers from Odisha stranded in Oman return home
Four migrant workers from Ganjam district, Odisha, returned home safely on Friday, February 21, after being stranded in Oman without receiving their salaries. The workers, who had been working as plumbers in…
- Middle East
Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years
In a significant milestone, the Sultanate of Oman recently resumed exporting copper from the Lasail mine in Sohar with its first shipment after nearly 30 years. The project, managed by Minerals Development…
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Indian schools in Oman set to implement new national education policy
Muscat: The Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman is set to implement India’s National Education Policy (NEP) across all Indian Schools in Oman. The new policy emphasises a comprehensive approach to…
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Minor earthquake recorded in Oman
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in Dhofar Governorate, Oman, on Wednesday, January 1. In a post on X, Oman’s Earthquake Monitoring Center (EMC) said that it it monitored “a…
- Middle East
Oman to implement unified GCC customs tariff from 2025
Muscat: Oman plans to implement a unified customs tariff as part of its strategy to enhance trade within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting January 1, 2025. The initiative aims to streamline…
- Middle East
Oman acquires stake in Elon Musk’s AI company
Muscat: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Wednesday, December 18, acquired a stake in “xAI,” a leading American artificial intelligence company owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The move comes as part of…
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Arab states reaffirm commitment to women’s empowerment
Muscat: Oman hosted a high-level regional meeting on Monday to review progress in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, nearly 30 years after its adoption, the Lebanon-based UN Economic and…
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Oman’s Sultan pardons 174 prisoners ahead of National Day
Muscat: The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on Sunday, November 17, pardoned 174 prisoners, including foreigners convicted in various cases ahead of the country’s 54th National Day. The announcement…
