Iran is seeking a “real and fair” nuclear deal with the US as both sides prepare for indirect talks in Oman. The discussions are scheduled for April 12 and follow rising tensions since Donald Trump returned to office. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the Iranian team. Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff will represent […]
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Oman
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with Oman. He expressed this during a phone call with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Saturday. During the conversation, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the successful visit of Pakistan’s Commerce Minister to Muscat. He emphasized that the visit would open new opportunities for […]
Pakistan and Oman vow to strengthen ties in warm eid call
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen ties with Oman. During a phone call with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, he emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in all areas. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the recent visit of Pakistan’s Commerce Minister to Muscat would open new opportunities for […]
Oman lifts all COVID-19 restrictions
ISTANBUL: Oman on Sunday removed all measures and restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the Supreme Committee on COVID-19 said all precautionary measures at all places and outlets were lifted as figures show that the virus has gradually declined. The committee, however, urged people to continue to adhere […]
Saudi Arabia, Oman sign deals worth $30 bn
Saudi Arabia signed deals with Oman valued at $30 billion, state media said Tuesday, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman began a tour of Gulf Arab countries, including former rival Qatar. Saudi and Omani companies “signed 13 memoranda of understanding worth $30 billion”, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The MoUs between the two countries, which […]
Philippines bans international crew change for vessels arriving from seven countries
Philippines have banned vessels coming from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Oman from disembarking their international seafarers as stated by ship agents GAC. “Filipino and foreign seafarers with no immigration admission in the above countries within the last 14 days preceding arrival in the Philippines shall be allowed to disembark […]
Tehran denies responsibility as Netanyahu says Iran ‘clearly’ behind blast on Israeli-owned ship
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran on Monday for an explosion aboard an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week, an accusation rejected by Tehran. The vehicle-carrier MV Helios Ray was hit between Thursday night and Friday morning by a blast above the water line that a US official said ripped holes […]
Oman urges Iran to let seized tanker depart
DUBAI: Oman urged Iran on Sunday to release the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which it seized on Friday, and said it was in contact with all concerned to ensure the safety of commercial vessels. Oman also called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences diplomatically, Oman’s foreign ministry said on Twitter. “The Sultanate […]
Oman to open embassy in Palestinian territories’ West Bank: foreign ministry
DUBAI: Oman said on Wednesday it is planning to open a new diplomatic mission in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and that a delegation from its foreign ministry will be going to Ramallah for that purpose. “In line with the Sultanate’s support for the brotherly Palestinian people, it has decided to open a new diplomatic mission […]
‘Flying objects’ damaged Japanese tanker in Gulf of Oman – shipping company president
Two “flying objects” damaged a Japanese tanker in a suspected attack on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman, but there was no damage to the cargo of methanol, the president of the shipping company said on Friday. The Kokuka Courageous was sailing toward the port of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates after the […]