-
Deal of the Century Proves Regime’s Disconnect from People in Bahrain
2020-02-02
The disconnect between the regime and the people in Bahrain no longer requires a lot of evidence to back it up, as there are numerous examples available. All one needs to do is carefully read and follow the events taking place.
-
Sultan Qaboos Dies, Defence Council Calls Royal Family to Determine New Ruler
2020-01-11
Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman died on Saturday at dawn (January 11, 2020), according to an announcement by Omani state television and the state news agency. The official television broadcast the holy Quran.
-
Sultan Qaboos Returns to Oman after Medical Treatment in Belgium: ONA
2019-12-14
Oman's Sultan Qaboos has returned home after medical treatment and checks in Belgium, Oman state media said on Friday, citing a Royal Court statement.
-
Qaboos of Oman to Undergo Medical Checks in Belgium
2019-12-10
Oman's Sultan Qaboos will travel to Belgium on Saturday for unspecified medical checks, his court said.
-
Saudi Vice Defense Minister Meets Omani Ruler in Muscat
2019-11-12
Saudi Arabia's vice minister of defense visited Oman on Monday and met with ruler Sultan Qaboos, Omani state news agency ONA reported, following a deal to end a power struggle in the south of Yemen.
-
Oman's SalamAir Inaugurates Flights from Muscat to Bahrain
2019-10-25
Oman-based carrier SalamAir announced the inauguration of its flights from Muscat to Bahrain.
-
Oman Considers Setting up New Regional Airline
2019-10-23
Oman is considering setting up a new regional airline that could take over domestic operations from state carrier Oman Air, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
-
Report: Quarter of World's Population in 17 Countries including Bahrain Facing Extreme Water Stress
2019-08-13
A report issued by World Resources Institute said that nearly a quarter of the world's population living in 17 countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Libya, are facing extremely high water stress, close to "day zero".
-
Oman to Delay VAT to 2021 amid Sluggish Growth
2019-07-31
Oman plans to introduce value-added tax in 2021, it said in a document, further delaying a fiscal consolidation measure that economists say could be politically sensitive at a time of sluggish growth and high unemployment.
-
Oman Denies Diplomatic Ties Agreed with Israel
2019-07-03
Oman on Tuesday denied it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, a day after the Israeli intelligence chief said his country was renewing ties.
-
Israel Renewing Oman Ties, Opportunity for More: Spy Chief
2019-07-02
The head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad said Monday his country was renewing ties with Oman and had an "unprecedented opportunity" for a thaw with other Arab states.
-
Oman Says to Open Embassy in Palestinian Territories
2019-06-27
Oman said Wednesday that it has decided to open an embassy in the Palestinian territories in support of the Palestinian people, in a first for a Gulf Arab state.
-
Egypt Withdraws from U.S.-Led Anti-Iran Security Initiative
2019-04-12
Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an "Arab NATO" with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration's strategy to contain Iranian power.
-
Oman and Britain Sign Joint Defence Agreement
2019-02-22
Oman and Britain signed on Thursday (February 21, 2019) a joint defense agreement which was previously announced during Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in October.
-
Netanyahu Meets Omani FM, Hints other Arab States Warming to Israel
2019-02-15
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Oman’s foreign minister on the sidelines of a U.S.-sponsored Middle East conference in Warsaw on Wednesday and hinted that other Arab countries represented there were engaging with Israel.
-
Gulf Air to Launch Flights to Salalah Starting June 15
2019-02-14
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today revealed its second destination for 2019 being Salalah, in Sultanate of Oman. Commencing 15 June and operating until 14 September 2019.
-
Israeli Intelligence Minister Calls for Gulf Cooperation on Aviation Security, Other Areas
2018-11-09
Israel and Gulf Arab states should cooperate on aviation security and other civilian areas such as transportation, commercial aviation and tourism, Israel’s intelligence minister told Reuters on Thursday after a visit to Oman.
-
UK Announces Joint Omani-British Military Training Base
2018-11-07
Britain announced on Monday it would open a joint military training base in Oman in March 2019 as it looks to bolster its relationships with allies in the region.
-
Israeli Media Outlets: Netanyahu’s Plane Crossed Airspace of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in its Way to Sultanate of Oman
2018-11-02
Israel Broadcasting Corporation "Makan" mentioned that "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to the Sultanate of Oman passed the fields of Arab countries," explaining that "the plane crossed the airspace of both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain".
-
Oman Welcomes U.S. and British Calls for Ceasefire in Yemen
2018-11-02
The Gulf state of Oman on Thursday welcomed calls by the United States and Britain for a ceasefire in Yemen’s war, Oman’s state news agency reported on Thursday.