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Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
PM Modi hails start of stitched-ship INSV Kaundinya's maiden voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's initiative to build a ship using the ancient stitched-ship technique, which is now embarking on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Oman. The ship, named I...
India Strategically Diversifies Maritime Options by Leveraging Oman’s Duqm Port Beyond Iran’s Chabahar: Report
India is leveraging Oman's Duqm port as an alternative maritime option beyond Iran's Chabahar, according to a report. The strategic use of Duqm enhances India's maritime capabilities and offers an adv...
PM Modi Achieves A Remarkable Diplomatic Milestone With Foreign Honour From 29 Nations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Oman's highest civilian award during his state visit on December 18, 2025, marking the 29th top foreign honor he has been bestowed. This highlights Modi's ...
Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen
Oman's foreign minister met with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh to discuss a political solution for the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The meeting follows an escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and UA...
India Remains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Amid Global Slowdown: PM Modi In Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of India's economic resilience despite a global slowdown at the Maitri Parv program in Muscat, Oman. He emphasized that recent data indicates India's growth rate exc...
India-Oman Joint Statement Charts Path For Enhanced Trade, Energy, Maritime Security, And Cultural Ties
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Muscat from December 17-18, 2025, India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Coo...
The Manager-Monarch Who Saved Oman
Oman's current Sultan, Haitham bin Tariq, has adopted a practical and understated approach to governance focusing on economic management rather than grand displays of power. His method involves detail...
Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat as a Strategic Platform for Regional Growth
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace are organizing the second edition of the Middle East Space Conference in 2026, expecting it to serve ...
INSV Kaundinya: Built Using 2000-Year-old technique Enters Omani Waters On Epic Voyage
The Indian sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya has embarked on its maiden overseas voyage by entering Omani waters, following an ancient maritime trade route from Porbandar in Gujarat. Departing on December...
PM Modi Emplanes For New Delhi After Successfully Visit To Three-Nation Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed Oman and returned to New Delhi after concluding his three-nation tour that included stops in Oman, marking an emphasis on strategic ties with West Asia....
Trump Organization and Saudi developer unveil $10bn in projects
The Trump Organization has announced several high-profile real estate projects with Dar Global, a Saudi Arabian developer closely tied to the government (valued at around $10 billion). The announcemen...
INSV Kaundinya completes two-thirds of voyage, enters busy oil tanker corridor
The INSV Kaundinya, on its maiden voyage from Porbandar (Gujarat) to Muscat in Oman for the Indian Navy, has successfully completed around two-thirds of its sea journey and is navigating through a hig...
Twenty Retired Omani Jaguar Aircraft to be Dismantled and Shipped to India for IAF Fleet Maintenance
India plans to receive over 20 retired Jaguar aircraft from Oman to enhance maintenance capabilities for its own fleet....
Western Naval Command reports INSV Kaundinya making steady progress towards Muscat powered by wind and ancient skills
The Western Naval Command (WNC) reported on Friday evening that the stitched-ship INSV Kaundinya is making steady progress towards Muscat under sail....
In An Unprecedented Heartfelt Expression Oman's Deputy PM Extended 'Namaste' As He Bid Farewell To PM Modi
At the conclusion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Muscat, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, expressed heartfelt sentiments with a tr...