More than 2,000 assault riflest were likely headed for Yemeni rebels. More than 50 tonnes of ammunition, fuses, and rocket propellant were taken by the US. Boat posed a risk to commercial ship navigation and ordered its sinking says U.S. military experts. Vice Admiral: “This shipment is a continuation of Iran’s pattern of destabilising action.” … Read more
Mitsui & Co, Itochu Corp and JERA are expected to sign new contracts with Oman to purchase LNG. The global supply of this fuel has become scarce. The deals will help resource-depleted Japan diversify its fuel supply. NHK reported on Tuesday that Mitsui & Co (8031.T), Itochu Corp (8001.T), and Japan’s largest power generator JERA … Read more
Baquer Namazi was convicted of “collaboration with a hostile government” in 2016. He is one of four Iranian Americans, including his son Siamak, arrested or prohibited from leaving the country. Namazi is an 85-year-old former U.N. official with the dual U.S. and Iranian citizenship. According to the Iranian foreign ministry’s website, Oman praised Iran on … Read more
Oman will host the qualifiers for the Asia Cup 2022 from August 20th to August 24th. UAE, Kuwait, Hong Kong, and Singapore will compete for one spot in the main event. Qualifiers will be held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Al Amerat. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said today that Oman will host … Read more
Zulqarnain Haider is a previously well-known, skilled Pakistani cricketer. The cricketer is presently experiencing stomach sickness Zulqarnain Haider was scarcely talking while at the same time discussing his medical issue. Zulqarnain Haider is a previously well-known, skilled Pakistani cricketer. He has played for a public group. He likewise played for Pakistan Under-19s, he however was … Read more
Asia Cup will begin on August 27 in Sri Lanka. The matches will be limited to Colombo. Asia’s greatest rivals will lock horns on August 28. Asia’s top teams will once again compete with each other in the 2022 Asia Cup. The tournament will only be staged in Colombo, Sri Lanka from August 27 to … Read more
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has reshuffled his cabinet, according to many media reports. Salim Al-Awfi has been appointed minister of energy and mining, Dr. Mohammed Al-Maamari was appointed endowments and religious affairs minister. Hilal Al-Sabti was appointed health minister. DUBAI: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has reshuffled his cabinet, according to many media reports. … Read more
The two countries signed agreements to develop gas pipelines and an oil field. A deal was reached about two decades ago to allow Iran to supply Oman with gas. The Hengam oil field is located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz near the UAE. Oman’s energy minister announced Saturday that the sultanate and Iran had … Read more
Oman Crude Oil Futures Contracts are now being traded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), giving investors a unique opportunity to invest in this important asset class. In the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, and Raid Al-Salami, Managing Director of DME, as well as senior representatives of the new product’s … Read more
Jamal Hassan Al-Musawi, secretary-general of Oman’s National Museum, has received the Star of Italy, the country’s highest civilian award. President Sergio Mattarella bestowed the award via Italy’s Ambassador to Oman Federica Favi at a ceremony in Muscat. Al-Musawi was recognized for his work in enhancing relations between the two countries, having collaborated with Italian experts … Read more
Iran and Oman have agreed to form a committee to jointly develop the Hengam oilfield, which straddles both countries’ sea borders, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported its oil minister Javad Owji as saying on Monday. In 2005, both countries signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop the Hengam oil field but the agreement … Read more
Somali Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse Ali was suspended by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble on Tuesday for misuse of power. According to a statement made by Roble in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, Ali had allowed a ship transporting illicit charcoal to sail from Somalia to Oman. The prime minister, who also revoked the foreign minister’s letter, … Read more
At least six people were killed and dozens were injured or went missing after an unfinished high-rise building collapsed in southwestern Iran, officials Said More than 30 people were rescued alive from the rubble, but 50 more are believed to be trapped, prompting locals to declare a “day of mourning.” As shocked onlookers stared at … Read more
This year’s Asia Cup is likely to be shifted from Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis. The most probable host for the tournament is Bangladesh. The Asia Cup could not be held in Pakistan or India due to geopolitical tensions, which left UAE and Oman. However, both Oman and UAE may not be … Read more
Following the Supreme Committee’s recent judgement, Oman has announced the lifting of all COVID-19 limitations and has issued a new travel alert. Following the recommendations of the Supreme Committee dealing with the pandemic, the Sultanate’s civil aviation authority suspended all COVID-19 preventative measures and procedures in the sector, according to the notification. The new order … Read more
Pakistan national hockey team defeated Oman by 1-0 to get back into form in the practice matches ahead of Asia Cup 2022. Pakistan defeated Oman after losing 2-1 to South Korea. Rizwan Ali scored the game’s only goal. Rizwan’s game-winning goal gave Pakistan a strong position in the encounter. Pakistan’s opening match will be against … Read more
The national hockey team will fly to Jakarta, Indonesia tonight to take part in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022. Pakistan will play its first match against India on May 23 at 08:30 pm PST. A 20-player squad was announced on May 16 by the selection committee after the trials of the players with the approval … Read more
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Oman on Wednesday, a fellow member of the OPEC+ oil producing alliance, and met with the Gulf Arab state’s governing sultan, according to Omani official media. While advocating moderation and diplomacy to settle the situation, US-allied Gulf governments have not taken sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. Gulf oil companies … Read more
14 prisoners in Yemen released facilitated by Oman Oman worked with the arrival of 14 outsiders who were held prisoner in Yemen. And also moved them from Houthi-controlled Sanaa to Muscat on Sunday, Oman’s unfamiliar service said. Individuals liberated incorporates a British man, his better half, and a kid, seven Indian nationals, a Filipino. Group … Read more
Britain stated on Sunday it had secured the discharge of a citizen held since 2017 in Yemen, wherein he was allegedly tortured. “Delighted that Luke Symons, who became unlawfully detained, without price or trial due to the fact that 2017 in Yemen with the aid of the Huthis, has been launched and could quickly be … Read more
Ireland booked their spot at this year’s T20 World Cup with a comfortable 56-run victory over hosts Oman in qualifying on Tuesday, as the United Arab Emirates also secured a ticket to Australia. The Irish will be making their seventh straight appearance in the showpiece, having only missed the inaugural edition in 2007. Andy Balbirnie’s … Read more
When Steven Knox first took charge of the German national cricket team as a head coach in 2014, the idea that they could have qualified for a World Cup would have sounded far-fetched. When the former Scotland international player got associated with the squad, he was not much hopeful about making big with the team. … Read more
The Philippines is better known for boxers than batsmen and its cricket team has not played for three years, but the side of amateurs hope to make their mark in T20I World Cup qualifiers. As the lowest-ranked side in the eight-team qualifying tournament taking place this month in Oman featuring the likes of Nepal, Ireland, … Read more
MANAMA: Bahrain on Monday announced the creation of long-term visas for foreigners in an effort to “boost the economy”, following in the footsteps of some of its Gulf neighbours. With just over half of its 1.7 million population made up of foreigners, Bahrain is seen as a hub for professional expatriates, like much of the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Omani officials on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance the presence of workers from Pakistan in the Gulf state’s manpower market, Arab News reported. Islamabad’s envoy to Muscat, Ahsan Wagan, and the prime minister’s former aide on overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Bukhari, met with Omani Labor Minister Mahad bin Said bin Ali Ba’owain. The Pakistani … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza on Tuesday emphasised further enhancing existing defence and security cooperation between Pakistan and Oman. Talking to Commander of Royal Navy of Oman Admiral Saif Nasser Mohsen Al Rahbi, in Rawalpindi, he said that Pakistan-Oman cooperation would have a positive impact on peace and security in … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Commander Royal Navy of Oman Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Mohsen al Rahbi on Monday praised the Pakistan Navy’s contribution to maritime security. He expressed these views during the meeting with Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi in Islamabad. The meeting focused on issues of mutual interest and the advancement of bilateral naval cooperation. The Pakistan … Read more
KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has emphasised on increasing the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Oman, a statement said on Friday. TDAP chief executive officer Arif Ahmed Khan in a meeting with the Omani delegation, led by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) chairman Engr Redha Al Saleh, informed about the … Read more
