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12 of the best things to do in Oman

The must-do activities when visiting this oft-overlooked Gulf state

The Independent UK

The 7 best holiday destinations to explore Oman

Thinking of a holiday to this strikingly beautiful Gulf country? Here’s how to make the most of your trip

The Independent UK

Oman travel guide — what to see, do and where to stay

From wild landscapes to almost-deserted beaches, Charline Bou Mansour explores the unspoiled charms of Oman

Evening Standard

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Oman's Sultan in Iran for talks on diplomatic, security issues

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a two-day visit expected to focus on regional diplomatic and security issues, Iranian state media said, two days after Muscat mediated a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium.

Reuters

UN, US Envoys to Yemen Kick off New Regional Tour

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg and United States’ envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking kicked off this week a new tour of the region to support Saudi Arabia and Oman’s efforts to restore peace in the war-torn country. Grundberg arrived in Yemen’s Sanaa on Monday for talks with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abdollahian Points to ‘Initiatives’ to Resume Nuclear Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that his country had heard ideas regarding negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Iran, expressing his gratitude for the constructive role of the Sultan of Oman and its sincere intentions in this regard. On the second day of his…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Omani, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has held consultations with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat, before heading to Beirut to meet with Lebanese politicians. Abdollahian arrived on Tuesday in the Sultanate on an official visit to hold regional consultations and bilateral talks, according to the Iranian Ministry…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Is Oman’s hard work with Yemen and Saudi Arabia paying off?

Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been.

Al Jazeera

Yemen Postpones Prisoners' Exchange Deal 3 Days

The legitimate Yemeni government and the Houthi group announced they would postpone the prisoner exchange deal agreed upon in Switzerland for three days. The exchange was supposed to take place on April 11. The delay came amid international and regional efforts to agree to extend and expand the Yemeni ceasefire,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Troon-managed La Vie Club in Oman reopens its golf course with plans for development

The former Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club was the first fully grassed course in Oman.

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Tehran Announces Prisoner Swap Deal, Washington Denies

The 9th session of the Strategic Consultation Committee between the Sultanate of Oman and Iran was held in Muscat on Sunday in light of reports saying Tehran is exerting efforts to activate contacts with Washington for the return of indirect negotiations on the nuclear file. Also on Sunday, Iran announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Civilian Flights Open To Oman As President Biden Thanks The Omani Leaders

Talks between Muscat and Jerusalem came to an agreement as the Omani government opened up commercial airspace to Israeli airlines

Zenger

Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake

Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Grundberg Discusses in Muscat Means to Renew Truce in Yemen

UN Envoy Hans Grundberg concluded his talks in Muscat on Thursday, as part of his efforts to renew the Yemeni truce and start a comprehensive political process. Earlier this week, the UN envoy visited Riyadh and met with Saudi officials, before landing in the interim Yemeni capital, Aden, to meet…

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Agree to Maintain Coordination over Regional Issues

Saudi Arabia and Oman said on Monday they were determined to hold the first meeting of their coordination council during 2023. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held consultative talks in Muscat on Monday aimed at tackling regional challenges and ways…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Muscat on Monday with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi. Talks focused on the bilateral ties that bind Saudi Arabia and Oman and ways to develop them. They also tackled aspects of cooperation in various fields and exchanged views on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Upcoming Large Economic Projects to Link Saudi Arabia, Oman

Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, the executive president of the largest sovereign wealth fund of the Sultanate of Oman, has affirmed that economic ties between Oman and Saudi Arabia have taken great strides towards integration and strengthening the partnership between the two countries. “What happened during the past two years, specifically after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Joint Saudi-Omani-Kuwaiti Coalition to Develop Petrochemical Complex in Duqm

A joint Saudi-Omani-Kuwaiti coalition was established on Wednesday in Muscat.

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Hold Talks on Bolstering Cooperation

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi received in Muscat on Thursday Saudi Minister of Commerce and acting Minister of Media Dr. Majid al-Qasabi. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and aspects of cooperation in various fields. They tackled means to bolster cooperation, most notably in trade and investment. They also…

Daily Mirror

Best things to see in Oman during a whistle-stop tour of Muscat

One of the wealthiest countries in the world, Oman offers more than its neighbours with luxurious hotels and restaurants backdropped by sprawling mountains and a clear sea where swimming with turtles is the norm

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lenderking Discusses Peace Efforts in Yemen with Omani Officials

US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking held talks with Omani officials in Muscat efforts to support peace in neighboring Yemen. He held talks with Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs, reported the Sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). They reviewed efforts to help…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oppenheim to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Problem Isn’t Houthis, It’s Their Destructive Behavior

The UK ambassador to Yemen, Richard Oppenheim, acknowledged that he has direct communication channels with the Houthis and confirmed that he had dined with the group’s spokesman, Mohammed Abdulsalam, in Muscat three months ago, as did his predecessor Michael Aron. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Oppenheim affirmed that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Drone Circles Vessel in Gulf of Oman

Britain's maritime agency said a drone circled a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Friday. The Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident took place about 50 miles southwest of Muscat, according to Reuters. Earlier on Tuesday, an attack took place on an oil tanker off the coast of…

Reuters

Britain says drone circles vessel in Gulf of Oman after strike on tanker

Britain's maritime agency said a drone circled a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, three days after an Iranian-made drone attacked a tanker in the region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oman’s Yeti is a Step towards Zero-emissions Projects

Salah Habib, CEO of Diamond Developers, said that investments in the sustainable city of Yeti, in the Omani capital, would amount to one billion dollars, noting that the project was being developed to accommodate up to 10,000 people. Habib added that Yeti enjoyed a vital strategic location in the city…

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