Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council—which is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—will meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday.
Iran and Gulf states to meet in push for Hormuz deal
Regional states hope temporary shipping agreement between Iran and Oman can offer a pathway to ease hostilities and reopen the strait …
Oman-India Business Forum explores opportunities to benefit from CEPA
Muscat: The Oman-India Business Forum, organised on Wednesday in Muscat by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), discussed opportunities to benefit from the Comprehensive Economic Partnership …
Oman Vision 2040 puts private sector at the heart of a diversified economy
Muscat- Oman Vision 2040 provides a clear roadmap for building a diversified and sustainable economy, with the private sector expected to play an increasingly important role in driving growth, …
Iran live updates: US forces destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers, CENTCOM says
Four were in the Gulf of Oman and one near Kharg Island, CENTCOM said.
Oman central bank sets September deadline to replace expired banknotes
Central Bank of Oman has set September 21 as the final deadline for replacing expired banknotes from earlier currency issues. Holders can exchange affected notes through all banks operating in Oman …
Oman expands standards work into AI, EVs and renewable energy
MUSCAT, SEPTEMBER 5 Oman is extending its technical standards programme into artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, renewable energy, …
Oman–India Business Forum to leverage CEPA
The Oman–India CEPA was signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025 and entered into force on June 1, 2026 MUSCAT: The Oman–India business forum 2026 will be held with the objectives of broadening the base …
US says it hit Iran oil tankers helping finance regional proxies
US strikes hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island.
Moving Forward in Oman: Orascom, Samih Sawiris and Muriya Keep Building
Across Oman, Orascom Development and its Sultanate platform, Muriya, are moving forward. While parts of the region grow cautious, Muriya has paused nothing, building and delivering across all three …