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India, Oman hold talks to deepen defence cooperation, training ties
New Delhi: The Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman held the third Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation through expanded joint exercises, expert exchanges in niche domains and deepening training...
World News | India, Oman Hold 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army strengthened its defence cooperation with the Royal Army of Oman during the 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) held in New Delhi from October 22 to 23. In a post on X, the Army's Additional...
Royal Oman Police seize six vehicles and arrest the driver for reckless drifting and stunts
President Erdoğan holds talks with Oman’s sultan
On the second day of his visit to Oman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday met Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The closed-to-press meeting will be followed by a meeting between the Turkish and Omani delegations. Erdoğan and the...
Oman showcases economic strength in London as Investment Forum bolsters UK ties
LONDON : His Excellency Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority and Head of the Omani side of the Omani-UK Strategic Consultation Team, delivered the keynote address on “Paths to Financial Stability in the Sultanate of Oman.” He...
Oman Airports and Huawei reveal first smart airport plan in Muscat
MUSCAT : The newly launched smart airport plan forms part of Oman’s broader smart transformation strategy, aimed at creating more connected, efficient, and sustainable airports. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, Oman Airports seeks to...
Oman-Türkiye relations poised for further growth
Oman-Türkiye relations are set to significantly expand with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day state visit to Oman starting on Wednesday. This visit, following His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s trip to Ankara in November 2024,...
The first of its kind in the region Omantel and Kingsoft Explore Strategic Collaboration to Launch Oman’s First Sovereign Productivity Software
Muscat: Omantel has announced a strategic collaboration with Kingsoft to explore the development of a sovereign productivity software hosted entirely on Oman’s National Cloud. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Oman’s digital transformation...
Oman: Emerging leader for agriculture in Mena
As Oman looks to the future, agriculture and food security it’s about building a resilient economy, ensuring sustainability and positioning Oman as a leader in both the regional and global arenas. As of 2024, the agricultural market is estimated...
Oman-Qatar business forum launches in Muscat to boost trade ties
MUSCAT, OCT 21 The Oman-Qatar Business Forum and the accompanying Qatari trade mission to the Sultanate of Oman was launched yesterday at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, with the participation of more than 45 Qatari companies alongside a wide range of...
Oman's real GDP to reach 2.9% in 2025: IMF
MUSCAT, OCT 21 Oman's economy is set for a substantial upswing, with the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) October 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) projecting a significant acceleration in real GDP growth, largely driven by an anticipated...
Oman offers RO 80 million in new five-year GDBs
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), acting on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the 77th issue of Government Development Bonds (GDBs), valued at RO 80 million, with the...
Oman set for good show at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
Sports Reporter Muscat, Oct 21 The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the official opening ceremony of the third Asian Youth Games in Bahrain from October 22 to 31. The Omani flag will be raised by Abdulaziz bin Fahad al Busaidy, a member of the...
Oman-Türkiye bilateral relations progressing
The relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the republic of Türkiye have been steadily making headway based on the common interests and mutual benefits, which are also accentuated by the unique geo-strategic positions of the two countries. "We...
Oman, Qatar firms explore new trade partnership avenues at Muscat business forum
Muscat – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) hosted a two-day business forum on Tuesday, bringing together Omani and Qatari companies to explore new avenues of cooperation and partnership. H E Sheikh Mubarak bin...
Do not share your banking information or verification codes: CPA cautions consumers in Oman
Royal Oman Police foil drug smuggling attempt, arrest two infiltrators in Shinas
Muscat – The ROP stated that its Coast Guard Police, in cooperation with the Directorate for Combatting Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of North Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, arrested two individuals of Asian nationality near the beach...
Oman Airports and Huawei launch new initiative
Muscat: Oman Airports has launched its Intelligent Campus Showcase at Muscat International Airport, in partnership with global technology leader Huawei. The initiative represents a significant advancement in Oman’s aviation sector transformation,...
Mind the gap: tourists drawn to Oman's giant sinkholes
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. WILAYAT TAQUH, Oman — Shrouded in fog in the lush mountains of southern...