HM receives a phone call from the Iranian president
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, received a phone call from Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.They reviewed bilateral relations between t…
OQ clarifies on ‘force majeure’ on LNG shipments
In response to recent media reports on the declaration of force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, OQ Group clarified that the matter relates solely to a specific co…
Drones downed; fuel tanks struck at Salalah Port, no casualties
Muscat: A security source reported that several drones were downed, while others struck fuel tanks at Salalah Port, with no human casualties recorded.The source said the competent…
Spain removes ambassador to Israel
MADRID: Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador to Israel on Tuesday as a diplomatic standoff worsened between the two countries over Spain’s opposition to the US-Israeli attac…
Oman showcases urban investment opportunities at MIPIM 2026 in France
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has begun its participation in the MIPIM 2026 – The Global Urban Festival, held in Cannes from March 9 to 13, with a national pavilion featuring the M…
Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
DUBAI: Two drones fell near Dubai’s main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, ham…
Thai bulk carrier attacked near Omani coast; 20 crew rescued
Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre said it received a report that the commercial vessel MAYUREE NAREE, flying the flag of Thailand, was targeted about 13 nautical miles off the O…
Israeli settler violence rises in West Bank under Iran war curbs
ABU FALAH, West Bank: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are taking advantage of curbs on movement imposed during the war on Iran to attack Palestinians, with military ro…
Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes
DUBAI/TEL AVIV: Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, while at least three ships were hit in the Gulf, demonstrating Tehran can still fight back an…
Al Mazunah Free Zone secures 15 project investments in 2025
Al Mazunah Free Zone, managed and operated by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has successfully localised 15 projects in 2025 with a total investment excee…