Oman

Azerbaijan and Oman take relations to new level

Azerbaijan and Oman take relations to new level

The Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Oman held a meeting at which they discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two countries. The development of bilateral relations will be facilitated by the opening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Oman.

Oman to invest $31bn to boost tourism

Oman to invest $31bn to boost tourism

Oman has announced plans to spend $31 billion in the tourism sector by 2040 as the sultanate looks to attract more foreign visitors. Undersecretary for Tourism at Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Azzan Qassim Al-Busaidi …

OPEC+ extends 200 mln bpd oil output cuts

OPEC+ extends 200 mln bpd oil output cuts

Several OPEC+ countries have announced the extension of additional voluntary oil production cuts for the second quarter of 2024. Thus, Saudi Arabia extends production cuts by one million barrels a day until June, the United Arab …

OPEC+ states intend to stabilize oil market

OPEC+ states intend to stabilize oil market

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, reaffirmed their commitment to unity, full cohesion and market stability following Angola's departure announcement from the group. …

Russia wants cancellation of tourist visas to Saudi Arabia

Russia wants cancellation of tourist visas to Saudi Arabia

Russia has offered the complete cancellation of tourist visas to Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said. The minister noted that Russia is exploring the …

Iran and U.S. hold indirect talks in Oman

Iran and U.S. hold indirect talks in Oman

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani confirmed that Iran and the U.S. held indirect talks last month in Oman. The “proximity …

Iran and Oman plan to sign strategic cooperation deal

Iran and Oman plan to sign strategic cooperation deal

Iran and Oman called for expanding their cooperation through a guideline strategic document between the two countries. The strategic cooperation document would be aimed at improving the relations between the two "brotherly" …

Oman Air aircraft damaged by runway debris in Iran

Oman Air aircraft damaged by runway debris in Iran

Oman Air said that one of its Boeing 737s had been grounded in Iran after sustaining damage “caused by debris on the runway” at Shiraz International Airport. The Muscat-based flag carrier for the sultanate did not elaborate …

Arab world joins Russia in cutting oil output

Arab world joins Russia in cutting oil output

Saudi Arabia will voluntarily reduce its oil production by 500,000 barrels per day from May until the end of 2023 in coordination with other members of the oil producers’ alliance, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Russia would …

11 more countries to become visa-free for Russians

11 more countries to become visa-free for Russians

Russia is preparing agreements on the abolition of visas for tourists with 11 countries. The terms for expanding the list of visa-free countries are not clear - the agreements are bilateral and much depends on the other side.

Who buys property in UK

Who buys property in UK

Why and how HNW investors from the Middle East region are targeting sectors such as UK real estate, including commercial property

Oman to launch direct flights to Kazakhstan in July

Oman to launch direct flights to Kazakhstan in July

Oman’s Salam Air is set to launch its first direct flight from Muscat to Almaty route on July 1, 2023. The flight will be operated twice a week (on Thursday and Sunday) by A-320neo and A-321neo aircraft, the Civil Aviation …

Oman opens airspace for Israel

Oman opens airspace for Israel

Oman allowed Israeli planes to cross its air borders. This will significantly reduce the flight time to Asia and reduce the cost of air tickets.

Oman to host international book fair

Oman to host international book fair

The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 to run for 11 days at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior