Sultanate of Oman
- Middle East
Zakir Khan set to perform live in UAE, Oman & Saudi Arabia
Renowned Indian stand-up comedian, poet, actor, and internet sensation, Zakir Khan, is all set to perform a special live shows in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. The…
- India
India, Oman ink MoU for collaboration in defence sector
New Delhi: India and Oman on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to procurement of defence material and equipment which would provide a framework for a new area of defence collaboration.…
- Middle East
Oman plans to set up Middle East’s first spaceport
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the first spaceport in the Middle East. It is expected to be operational by 2030. National Satellite Services Company…
- Middle East
Oman bans electronic cigarettes, hookahs
The Sultanate of Oman has announced the banning of electronic cigarettes , hookahs and their accessories to safeguard public health. Sulayem bin Ali Al-Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority, recently issued…
- World
US urges Iran to immediately release seized oil tanker, crew
The United States (US) on Thursday, January 11, called on Iran to immediately release an oil tanker it seized off the coast of Oman, Reuters reported. US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel…
- India
Hyderabadi woman stranded in Oman given shelter by Indian embassy
Kota: A Hyderabad woman who is stuck in Oman allegedly after being trafficked there from Dubai on the pretext of a job offer has been given ‘shelter’ by the Indian embassy in…
- Middle East
Oman declares public holiday on January 11
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced Thursday, January 11, as an official holiday for both public and private sector employees to mark the anniversary of the accession of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabadi woman stranded in Oman, sister seeks MEA help
Hyderabad: The sister of a 48-year-old Hyderabadi woman Fareeda Begum who has been stranded in Muscat, Oman, has sought the Minister of External Affairs of India (MEA) Dr S Jaishankar’s help to…
- India
India, Oman free trade agreement likely to be inked next month: Official
New Delhi: The negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman are moving at a fast pace and the pact is likely to be signed next month, a…
- Middle East
Oman: Indian expat wins Rs 83 lakh in Muscat Duty Free raffle
Muscat: A Oman-based Indian expatriate has won a staggering 100,000 US dollars (Rs 83,16,100) in the 67th Muscat Duty Free’s raffle draw ‘The Big Cash Ticket’. The winner, Anzar Nasurallah, bagged the…
- Middle East
Iranian, Omani FMs discuss Gaza conflict over phone
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip over phone, and discussed the expansion of…
- India
Sultan’s India visit paves way for new, positive stage in developing ties: Oman FM
New Delhi: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has said Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s India visit constitutes a major milestone that builds on historical relations and paves the way for a new,…
- India
India to extradite man charged with murder of Omani family
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has upheld the extradition of a man from Uttar Pradesh to Oman to face criminal trial on charges of murder there. Justice Amit Bansal on Friday dismissed the…
- Middle East
53rd National Day: Oman announces four-day weekend holiday
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has declared holidays to celebrate the 53rd National Day on Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The two days will be…
- Middle East
Oman suspends conversion of tourist, visit visas to work visas
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced the suspension of the conversion of all types of tourist and visit visas to work visas for all nationalities. The decision is effective from Tuesday,…
