Oman will host the sixth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States this weekend concerning Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. The announcement was made by Badr Al-Busaidi, Oman’s foreign minister, on the social platform X on Thursday. Credit: Arab News “I am pleased to confirm the 6th round of Iran US talks will...
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman exchanged greetings via a phone call ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha. Credit: Gulf News During their conversation, both leaders conveyed their heartfelt wishes for good health and happiness to everyone. They...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has commenced an official visit to Oman today. He is leading a senior delegation as part of this diplomatic mission. Credit: Arabian Business The purpose of this visit is to enhance and strengthen...
Bahrain’s investment firm, Investcorp, will invest $550 million into an infrastructure project at Oman’s Port of Duqm. This funding will be facilitated through Investcorp’s dedicated infrastructure platform. Investcorp Aberdeen Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture between the Gulf company and Aberdeen plc, will partner with the Port of Duqm Company, the DEME Group, and Port of...
Oman and Algeria have taken a significant step towards enhancing their economic partnership by establishing a joint investment fund valued at $300 million. This fund, equally shared between the two nations, was formalized in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Oman Investment Authority and Algeria’s Ministry of Finance during His Majesty Sultan of...
OQ Trading (OQT), a subsidiary of Oman’s integrated energy group OQ, has secured a 15-year agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Amigo LNG, which is a subsidiary of Singapore-based LNG Alliance. This deal is a crucial step in OQT’s strategy to diversify its LNG supply sources beyond traditional markets, particularly those in the...
The Royal Oman Police has announced new regulations regarding the import of vehicles from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Effective July 1, 2025, Oman will no longer accept the ‘Clearance Certificate’ for vehicle imports, as reported by the Oman Observer. Under these new rules, importers must present an export certificate issued by the relevant authorities...
Oman and the United Arab Emirates are enhancing their economic collaboration, as highlighted during the “Advantage Oman Forum 2025” held in Muscat. He emphasized that these trade ties are crucial for both countries to achieve their development objectives, contributing to economic growth and fostering long-lasting partnerships between their business communities. During the forum, Dr. Al...