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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

VIDEO: Blind Cat Wakes Up Owner With Faintest Of Meows Every Day At 3 AM

Caring for a beloved pet “can teach you a lot about being selfless,” says the happy owner.

Zenger · Feb 3, 2022

Israel participates in huge U.S. Mideast naval exercise alongside Saudi, Oman

Israel is taking part in a huge U.S.-led naval exercise in the Middle East, for the first time publicly joining Saudi Arabia and Oman, two counties it has no diplomatic relations with despite its normalisation of ties with some Gulf states.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2022

Delhi: Woman arrested for travelling to Oman on fake visa

NEW DELHI: A 41-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly travelling to Oman on a fake visa, police said on Wednesday. The agent who provided her the fake visa has also been nabbed, they said.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2022

The Socceroos' World Cup hopes are on a knife-edge after yet another qualifier draw. So what happens next?

After their 2-2 draw with Oman overnight, the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup has now become do-or-die. Here's what happens next.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

World Cup doomsday scenario looms after Socceroos slip up in Oman

Australia’s 2-2 draw has brought the potential ramifications of missing the tournament in Qatar into sharp focus

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022