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Oman Sets National Day Holiday for November 25-26, 2026

Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that the country will observe its National Day holiday on Wednesday, November 25, and Thursday, November 26, in 2026. This announcement allows citizens and residents to enjoy an extended break as these dates align with the weekend, providing a four-day period of rest and celebration. The advance notice of the holiday schedule is intended to aid both public and...

Oman and Germany Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation During Bilateral Talks

Oman's Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, engaged in discussions with German Foreign Office State Secretary Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr and his delegation on Thursday at Al Murtafa'a Camp. The central focus of their meeting was to enhance bilateral relations between Oman and Germany, emphasizing cooperation on maritime security. During their discussions, both parties reviewed the current state of...

President Pezeshkian Pledges to Uphold Iran’s Stance at UN Assembly

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to assertively advocate for Iran's interests during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. As he prepared...

Dubai Ruler Receives Condolences from Oman’s Sultan on Brother’s Death

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has expressed his condolences to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates following the death of Sheikh Ahmed...

Sultan Haitham Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Botswana

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman commenced a two-day state visit to Botswana, marking a significant effort to bolster bilateral relations between the two...

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Forge New Pact to Boost Research Collaboration

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have formalized a new partnership to enhance cooperation in research and knowledge exchange. This agreement, marked by the signing of...

Wang Yi Urges Iran-US Talks During Meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister

In a bid to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi,...

Breaking: Jordan’s King Abdullah Meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi

In a demonstration of the strong ties between the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Jordanian...

Naval Mines Ignite Fire on Iranian Oil Tanker in Hormuz Strait

An oil tanker named EL GAIA caught fire after striking naval mines while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard...

Iran Establishes New Exclusion Zone Close to Strait of Hormuz Tensions.

Iran has announced plans to create an "exclusion zone" near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for global oil and gas shipments. Mohsen...

Macron and Oman’s Sultan Engage in Talks on Regional and Bilateral Issues

In a significant diplomatic exchange, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman engaged in a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on...

Leaders of UAE and Bahrain Strengthen Bilateral Relations in Talks

In a significant diplomatic meeting held in Dubai on Saturday, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in talks with Bahrain’s King...

Omani Youth Enhance Skills in Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transport Initiative

Oman's commitment to advancing sustainable transport has been furthered with the conclusion of the third edition of a specialized youth training programme focused on...

Xi and King Abdullah II Discuss Commitment to Two-State Solution

In a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China's commitment to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during discussions with...