The Latest Breaking News from Oman

Storm brewing off Gujarat coast, likely to move towards Oman

The sea condition is very likely to become rough along and off the Gujarat coast till Sunday evening

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022

Oman Sultan Discusses Energy Security, Nuclear Deal in Germany

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Germany Wednesday on a three-day official visit to meet President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Sultan's visit aims to explore cooperation between the two sides and address regional and international developments. It comes at the height of supplies scarcity suffered…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022

Oman: empty white beaches, wind blown deserts, spectacular mountains and warm welcomes

From Muscat to the mysterious Empty Quarter, Sarfraz Manzoor takes a tour of the perfect family holiday hotspot

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022

Egypt’s Sisi Visits Oman, Bahrain, Sends Message to Emir of Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Monday a tour of the region, starting in Oman. He held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations between their countries. Oman’s state news agency ONA said they tackled the “strong fraternal ties” that bind…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022

Egypt’s Sisi to Kick off Two-Day Visit to Oman

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is scheduled to kick off a two-day visit to Oman on Monday. A statement from Oman’s royal diwan said Sisi will carry out the visit with the aim of “consolidating the firm fraternal relations between Oman and Egypt, boosting cooperation and developing ties further.” Sisi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 26, 2022

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Oman's Sultan Appoints New Oil Minister

Oman's sultan replaced the oil minister, Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Rumhi, on Thursday with Salem al-Aufi who was appointed to the post, state television announced. Rumhi had been oil minister for over two decades. Aufi was previously undersecretary at the energy and minerals ministry. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on Thursday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Saudi King Sends Written Message to Sultan of Oman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a written message to Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on aspects of fraternal coordination and cooperation between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The message was delivered by the Saudi Ambassador…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022

Oman, Tanzaina Set up Joint Investment Fund

Oman and Tanzania have set up a mutual investment fund that aims to invest in several sectors, including agriculture, fishing and mining, the Sultanate's Foreign Minister, Badr al-Busaidi, announced on Monday. Busaidi expected the volume of bilateral trade exchange to increase in the future as both countries have signed several…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Rising Islamophobia in India: How Modi's BJP is spreading anti-Muslim sentiment

In India, derogatory comments about the Prophet Mohammed made two officials from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party have sparked a mixture of deadly protests and diplomatic spats. Countries like Oman, Qatar, Malaysia and Indonesia have lodged complaints with India's ambassadors. We take a closer look and get analysis from Subir…

France 24 · Jun 14, 2022