Potential assistance for Oman from wealthier neighbors in the Gulf may not be quite the turning point it was for Bahrain two years ago.Oman’s bondholders are hoping it obtains a similar lifeline, and …
Sultan of Oman names new foreign, finance ministers in government reshuffle
Also on Tuesday, Sultan bin Salem bin Saeed al-Habsi was named Oman’s finance minister. Two female ministers were added, bringing the total number of women in the Cabinet to five, reports The National …
Oman’s sultan names new foreign minister in government reshuffle
Sultan Haitham, since his accession in January, has vowed to maintain Oman’s policy of neutrality and non-interference. Badr Albusaidi, 60, was named foreign minister, a title held by the late Sultan …
Badr Albusaidi picked as Oman’s new foreign minister
Sultan Haitham of Oman on Tuesday appointed a new top diplomat, replacing the long-serving Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in a government reshuffle. Sultan Haitham, since his accession in January, has …
In a first, Oman’s sultan names foreign, finance ministers
For finance minister, Sultan Haitham named Sultan … Oman remains a key interlocutor between the West and Iran, as well as Yemen’s Houthi rebels, assisting in getting prisoners released in …
Fitch downgrades Oman for second time in 2020 on fiscal woes
Oman received its second downgrade this year from Fitch Ratings, a decision it said reflects the continued erosion of the country’s fiscal and external balance sheets. Fitch lowered Oman’s sovereign …
Is Oman next in line to normalize relations with Israel?
On the backdrop of the recent agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and Oman Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah discussed on the …
Fitch Follows Moody’s by Downgrading Oman Deeper Into Junk Again
Oman received its second downgrade this year from Fitch Ratings because of what it called the “continued erosion” of the country’s fiscal and external balance sheets.Fitch lowered Oman’s sovereign …
Oman Downgraded by Fitch for Second Time in 2020 on Fiscal Woes
Oman received its second downgrade this year from Fitch Ratings, a decision it said reflects the “continued erosion” of the country’s fiscal and external balance sheets.Fitch lowered Oman’s sovereign …
Indian exporters to scout for more orders from Oman in B2B virtual meet
Medical & surgical equipment, ceramics, construction & building material, agriculture, electrical machinery are the focus sectors …