A cargo ship reports it has been hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center says the report came overnight.
Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes
The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.
Oman inflation rises 3.2% in April 2026 as vegetable prices jump 25%
Oman’s inflation rate rose 3.2 per cent in April 2026, with vegetable prices climbing 25 per cent, according to NCSI data Oman’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.2 per cent in April 2026 …
Did Pakistan actually gain from mediating US-Iran war? Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman may have the last word
Pakistan projected itself as a key Iran-US mediator, but renewed diplomacy suggests traditional Gulf powers are regaining influence. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman appear better placed to shape the next …
Oman property transactions reach $3.7bln amid regional tensions
The Sultanate of Oman’s property market continued to demonstrate resilience during the second quarter of 2026, with transaction values rising and foreign investment remaining on an upward trajectory …
Oman, Philippines push investment corridor
MUSCAT: Oman and the Philippines are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties by positioning themselves as regional gateways linking Southeast …
Younger buyers push up Oman property sales
Younger buyers purchasing their first homes and taking advantage of concessional interest rates are underpinning Oman’s property market, analysts and brokers have said. Despite the Iran-US-Israel …
Oman adopts new crowdfunding and credit rating rules in capital market overhaul
Oman has adopted new Securities Law regulations introducing a fintech sandbox, investment banking rules and capital market reforms under Oman Vision 2040 …
Live Updates: Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they targeted two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco on Saturday.
UNIDO backs Oman’s industrial drive through solar PV manufacturing
MUSCAT: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has identified Oman as one of the Middle East’s most promising …