There is no tsunami threat after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake happened in Arabian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz, southern Iran, Oman Meteorology officials say. The incident happened on Friday and was …
Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US nuclear sub
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired cruise missiles Thursday as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported, under surveillance of what appeared to be a U.S. nuclear …
Budget deficit fix? Oman readies third bond sale in three months
Oman is back in the debt market for the third time in less than three months, taking advantage of investors’ appetite for yield to help plug the Gulf Arab region’s widest budget deficit. The largest …
India, Oman hold discussions on bilateral cooperation
The Indian delegation was led by Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary (CPV&OIA), MEA while the Omani delegation was led by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali al-Harthy, Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs, Foreign …
Oman pre-empts succession drama by naming its first crown prince
On the first anniversary of his accession to the throne, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq junks strange system of succession devised by long-reigning Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
Oman Air Expands Network by Adding Flights to Key Destinations
Flag carrier Oman Air is adding flights connecting Muscat with 25 cities including Doha, Dubai and London. Flights are added starting early January 2021.
Iran holds missile drill in Gulf of Oman amid tensions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s navy began a short-range missile drill in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday and inaugurated its largest military vessel, state TV reported, amid heightened tensions …
Iran showcases new ships, holds missile drills in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s navy began a short-range missile drill in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday and inaugurated its largest military vessel, state TV reported. The largest military ship Makran The two-day missile …
Dhi Yazan bin Haitham set to become Oman sultanate’s first crown prince
He will be the first crown prince in the history of modern Oman as there was no crown prince in Oman during the reign of late Sultan Qaboos bin Said …
Sultan’s eldest son will become Oman’s crown prince, new decree says
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a new decree that creates a new position of crown prince and establishes succession from ruler to the eldest son. (File/Reuters) Short Url https://arab.news/5px24 …