Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Friday to discuss regional security and the future management of the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the Gulf region. Read More: US builds coalition for Hormuz security According to a statement shared by Araghchi on social […]
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Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
Oman and Iran ??have held deputy foreign ??minister-level talks, discussing options to ensure the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Omani Foreign Ministry. The meeting was held “at the level of undersecretaries in the foreign ministries of the two countries”, the ministry said on Sunday in a post on […]
Oman blames Israel for ongoing Mideast conflict
A negotiated deal between the United States and Iran to avert war “appeared really possible”, Oman’s foreign minister who mediated talks between the two sides said in an article published on Thursday, while blaming Israel for the ongoing conflict. Writing in The Economist, Badr Albusaidi abandoned the usual reserve of diplomatic language to call the […]
Gulf countries call for Shawwal moon sighting for Eid 2026
Authorities in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have urged Muslims to observe the crescent moon that will mark the beginning of Shawwal and signal the end of Ramadan ahead of Eid ul Fitr 2026. Read More: Saudi Arabia to sight Shawwal moon today In Oman, the Oman News Agency reported that the Main Committee for Moon Sighting […]
Oman adds four sites to Islamic World Heritage list
MUSCAT – Oman has successfully registered four of its cultural sites – Al Hazm Fort, Jabreen Castle, Harat Al Sibani, and Harat Al Yaman – on the Islamic World Heritage List, officials announced on Thursday. The inclusion was confirmed during the 13th session of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Heritage Committee […]
Shanaka’s 19-ball 50 leads SL to big win over Oman
Captain Dasun Shanaka broke his own record for the fastest Twenty20 half-century for Sri Lanka as they crushed Oman by 105 runs at the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Shanaka´s 19-ball 50 along with Kusal Mendis’ 61 and Pavan Rathnayake’s 60 against a weak bowling attack propelled Sri Lanka to a tournament-best 225-5. Oman labored […]
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, FM Araghchi says
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iran’s foreign minister said, after growing concerns that a failure in the high-stakes negotiations could set off another Middle East war. “It was a good start to the negotiations. And there is an understanding on […]
US Iran talks in Oman stall over missile and sanctions disputes
OMAN/WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States (US) began high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday to resolve long-standing disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, differences over the agenda and additional issues threaten to derail diplomacy and escalate regional tensions. Read More: Oman hosts crucial US–Iran talks amid rising tensions While both sides have expressed willingness to engage, Washington has […]
PN flotilla visits Oman during overseas deployment
Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD (Sail Ship), PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship PMSS KASHMIR visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman. Upon arrival at the port, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities. During the visit, Mission Commander, Commodore Amir Iqbal, along with the Commanding Officers held meetings […]
Oman advances Vision 2040 with heritage and cultural projects
Oman is accelerating its Vision 2040 goals by investing in cultural and heritage projects aimed at boosting tourism and diversifying the economy. Led by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the initiatives focus on developing museums and visitor centres that blend modern design with the preservation of Oman’s historical and environmental legacy. These projects span […]