Oman

Oman embassy celebrates national day

Amman - petra

The embassy of Oman here celebrated the Sultanate's 48th National Day at a reception held on Monday. Oman's Ambassador to Jordan Khamis Al Farisi led the ceremony, during which he underlined the distinguished relations between Jordan and Oman under the leaderships of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Sultan Qaboos. The ceremony was attended by a number of diplomats, journalists..Read more

The second chapter of Trump’s presidency

Abdul Rahman Al-Rashid

There are two years left, and they will be a long two years in the fast-paced world of US President Donald Trump’s administration. He is a man of many decisions; a fast mover who does not rest or back down and stop at obstacles. There are only a few likeminded people, daring enough to change the world around them, hence..Read more

Oman participates in GCC Ministerial Committee

Muscat - BNA

Oman took part in the 8th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for following up the decisions related to GCC Joint Work, which was held in Kuwait on Tuesday. The Sultanate's delegation was led by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al- Busaidi, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The meeting covered the developments related to implementing the..Read more

Oman signs 1.1-bln-USD funding deal to improve gas network

Muscat - Xinhua

Oman Gas Company (OGC) on Monday signed with seven international and local financial institutions an agreement worth 1.1 billion U.S. dollars to improve its gas network. The signing ceremony was attended by government officials including Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Oil and Gas, and banking representatives. The fund will be used to improve the transparency..Read more

Oman Air has launches direct daily service between Muscat and Moscow

Moscow - TASS

Oman Air has launched direct daily service between Muscat and Moscow, the air carriers said in a press release on Tuesday. "Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on 30th October," the company said...Read more

President Abbas receives letter from Omani leader

Ramallah - WAFA

President Mahmoud Abbas received at his office in Ramallah a letter from Omani leader Sultan Qaboos bin Said related to the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Oman last week. The letter was delivered by Omani Foreign Minister Yousef bin Alawi. The meeting between President Abbas and the Omani envoy was attended by Hussein al-Sheikh, member of Fatah..Read more

Oman to host Gas, LNG Middle East Summit

Muscat - BNA

Oman will host the Gas and LNG Middle East Summit under the patronage of Dr. Mohammed Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas, with Oman LNG as the key sponsor. Many senior level executives and gas experts will attend the Summit, from the global gas industry, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The summit provides opportunity for officials, decision-makers and specialists..Read more

What next after Netanyahu’s visit to Muscat?

Abdul Rahman Al-Rashid

The nonchalant reactions of the Arab public and media over the Omani announcement that they received Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Muscat illustrates how much the region has changed from what it was in the past. Israeli activity has exceeded political meetings and delved into other areas like economics and sports, and is repeating this in a number of..Read more

Oman participates in IACC meeting

Copenhagen - BNA

Oman said it is taking part in 18th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) and the fourth meeting for the International Corruption Hunters Alliance (ICHA) hosted by Denmark in cooperation with the World Bank and International Transparency Organization. The Sultanate's delegation is led by Nasser bin Hilal Al-Ma'awali, Chairman of the State Financial and Administrative Audit Institution (SFAAI), Oman News Agency (ONA)..Read more