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Oman Secures Release of 14 Foreigners Held in Yemen

Oman facilitated the release of 14 foreigners who were held in Yemen and transferred them from Sanaa to Muscat on Sunday, Oman's foreign ministry said. The people freed included a British man, his wife and child, seven Indian nationals, a Filipino, an Indonesian, an Ethiopian and a Myanmar national, the…

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Oman secures release of 14 foreigners held in Yemen -ministry

Oman facilitated the release of 14 foreigners who were held in Yemen and transferred them from Houthi-controlled Sanaa to Muscat on Sunday, Oman's foreign ministry said.

Reuters

Dumfries Cricket Club's Chris McBride makes debut for senior Scotland Men's side

Chris was involved as Scotland recorded a dramatic win over Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2

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Saudi Aramco Raises Asia Official Selling Price

Saudi Aramco raised its May official selling price (OSP) to Asia for its flagship Arab Light crude to $9.35 a barrel above Oman/Dubai crude, its highest premium ever. Oil jumped more than 3 percent on Monday to $108 a barrel as the release of strategic reserves by consuming nations failed…

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Gulf states hold Yemen talks despite boycott by Houthi rebels

Six nations including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are meeting in Riyadh

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Oman: Five Workers Killed in Rockslide, Several Missing

Five workers died and several more were missing after a rockslide in a remote part of Oman, emergency authorities said on Sunday, AFP reported. Search and rescue teams were at the scene in Al-Arid in the northern governorate of Al-Dhahirah, Oman's Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority said. "Five people were…

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Debt, sanctions and a cold Westminster tent: how the Iranian hostages were freed

Release of Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Ashoori mixed serpentine statecraft, brutal realpolitik and occasional stubborn idealism

The Guardian - UK

Oman Welcomes British Nationals Released by Iran

Oman announced that the two British nationals, who were released by Iran on Wednesday, had arrived in the Sultanate. British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and dual national Anousheh Ashouri left Iran on Wednesday, ending years of detention, after the UK government paid its $530 million debt to Tehran, Iranian state…

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe prepares to fly home following Iran ordeal

The British-Iranian mother and another dual national, Anoosheh Ashoori, arrived in Oman after being released from detention in Iran.

The Independent UK

Oman to List 35 State-Owned Companies in 5 Years, Says Bourse CEO

Oman aims to list 35 state-owned enterprises in the next five years and plans to take one or two oil companies public this year, the CEO of the Muscat Stock Exchange told CNBC Arabia on Sunday. Oman’s state-owned energy company OQ is considering local listings for some of its downstream…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Govt plugs overseas labour fund

Overseas job seekers are advised to secure membership of a labour fund which will come in handy if they face problems, including war, working in other countries, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia Raises April Arab Light Crude Prices to Asia

Saudi Arabia's state oil producer Aramco raised its April official selling price (OSP) for all crude grades it sells to Asia in line with market expectations. The world's top oil exporter raised its April OSP to Asia for its flagship Arab Light crude to $4.95 a barrel versus Oman/Dubai crude,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Penalty costly for Aussie race walkers

The Australian team has finished just outside the medals at the World Race Walking Championships in Oman.

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Ghosn accused of using Nissan cash to pay associates; claims innocence in overseas film

Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been accused of illicitly using Nissan funds to pay a Saudi Arabian acquaintance and a Nissan's sales agent in Oman, in addition to understating his remunerations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EPA Showcases 254 Titles at Muscat Int’l Book Fair

As part of its ongoing mission to represent Emirati publishers locally and regionally and strengthen their outreach in new markets, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is showcasing 254 titles from 27 Emirati publishers through its ‘Manassah’ platform at the 26th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF), which runs…

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How the First Saudi State Posed Real Threat to the Ottomans, Persian Influence

Thousands of foreign documents, uncovered by a Saudi researcher specialized in Saudi history, revealed important aspects that characterized the first central state in the Arabian Peninsula, which was founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud. With King Salman’s announcement that February 22 will be known as Founding Day, commemorating Saudi heritage…

The Independent UK

Omani FM in Tehran as nuclear talks in Vienna continue

Iranian state media is reporting that Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for talks with his Iranian counterpart

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Omani Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Muscat to Announce Joint Industrial Zone Soon

Saudi Arabia and Oman aim to announce joint industrial and economic zones soon, Oman’s ambassador revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat. Faisal bin Turki Al Said noted that 2022 would witness increased efforts to achieve the planned partnerships. The ambassador indicated that both sides are discussing partnerships in joint industrial zones and…

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Ireland qualify for T20 World Cup with comprehensive victory over Oman

Gareth Delany scored 47 before Simi Singh claimed three for 20 as Ireland ran out winners by 56 runs.

Evening Standard

British teenager aims to become youngest to fly solo around the world

A 16-year-old pilot is aiming to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world after his 19-year-old sister became the youngest woman to complete the feat.

The Hindu

Continuing defence engagements, Oman Navy Chief visits India

He is scheduled to visit Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region

Dynamite News

Commander Royal Navy of Oman calls on Army Chief General MM Naravane, discussed bilateral defence cooperation

Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nassir Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander Royal Navy of Oman, called on Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and discussed ways to enhance the bilateral defence cooperation between India and Oman, the Indian army informed on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia Raises March Crude Prices to Asia

Saudi Aramco has raised prices for all crude grades it sells to Asia in March from February, in line with market expectations. The world's top oil exporter increased its March price for its Arab Light crude grade for Asian customers by 60 cents a barrel versus February to a premium…

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Oman Signs Three MoUs with Saudi Fund for Development

Oman’s Finance Ministry signed on Thursday three Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to finance several projects worth RO94 million (about $244 million). The first MoU aims at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allocating funds to give access to soft loans in various…

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