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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...

Erdoğan Holds Talks with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir in Türkiye

During a two-day official visit to Türkiye, Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Ankara Airport. The meeting...

Iran Attacks UAE Tankers in Strait of Hormuz; One Killed, Eight Hurt

A deadly attack in the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the death of one crew member and injuries to eight others after two...

Iran Frees Detained US Citizen, Announces Trump

Iran has released Dena Karari, a dual US-Iranian citizen who had been detained since December 2024, according to an announcement by US President Donald...

Sultan of Oman Sends Congratulations to France on National Day

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman extended a warm congratulatory message to French President Emmanuel Macron in celebration of France's National Day, commonly known...

Oman, Iran Discuss Ensuring Safe Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

In a bid to address maritime security concerns in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, Oman and Iran engaged in high-level discussions in Muscat...

Azerbaijan, Oman Forge Stronger Strategic Ties in Various Sectors

Azerbaijan and Oman are set to deepen their ties through a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, investment,...

Mahout Scorches at 50.4°C, While Jabal Shams Chills to 11.1°C

In a dramatic display of temperature extremes, Oman experienced its highest recorded temperature of 50.4°C in Mahout this June 2026. This scorching heat was...

Pakistan, Saudi Foreign Ministers Applaud Advancements in US-Iran Negotiations

Recent diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have sparked optimism among regional leaders, as evidenced by a phone conversation between Saudi Foreign...

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif Attending Iran Supreme Leader’s Funeral Ceremony

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Iran and Türkiye from July 3 to July 5, marking his presence at the funeral...

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Agree on Security Collaboration in Riyadh Meeting

In a significant move to bolster bilateral security ties, Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, convened with his...

Iraqi PM Hosts GCC Leader in Baghdad to Enhance Gulf Relations

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has solidified his administration's dedication to enhancing ties with Gulf nations during discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Qatar, Pakistan Actively Seek to Broaden Trade and Investment Ties

Qatar and Pakistan are working to enhance their economic ties, as highlighted by a recent meeting between Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade...