OMAN-DIBBA AL-BAYA-DIBBA CASTLE
(250221) -- DIBBA AL-BAYA, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit Dibba Castle in the town of Dibba Al-Baya in Oman's Musandam Governorate,...
OMAN-DIBBA AL-BAYA-FESTIVAL
(250221) -- DIBBA AL-BAYA, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An Omani man in traditional attire demonstrates pottery craftsmanship at a cultural...
OMAN-MUSANDAM-KUMZAR VILLAGE
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Trump says he has not seen Egyptian counter to his plan for Gaza
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OMAN-MUSANDAM FJORDS-SCENERY
(250219) -- MUSANDAM, Feb. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the scenery of the Musandam Fjords in Oman, on Feb. 18, 2025. With steep...
USA breaks India's 1985 record by successfully defending lowest total in ODI
Al Amarat [Oman], February 18 (ANI): The USA broke India's 1985 record of successfully defending the lowest total in a full men's ODI...
India negotiating FTA with GCC and Qatar: MEA
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): India is in the process of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation...
Former CEO Doha Bank highlights strengthening India-Qatar economic ties and FTA prospects
New Delhi [India], February 18 (ANI): Dr R Seetharaman, Former CEO of Doha Bank and SSDD President, emphasized the growing economic...
Al Sayegh participates in 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat
ABU DHABI, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, participated in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in...
UAE participates in 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat
ABU DHABI, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, participated in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in...
FNC, Omani Shura Council discuss parliamentary cooperation
BAKU, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Tariq Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) and Chairman of the...
OMAN-KHASAB-KHASAB FORT
(250218) -- KHASAB, Feb. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Khasab Fort in the Musandam Governorate of Oman, Feb. 17, 2025. Built...
Oman: EAM Jaishankar delivers keynote address at 8th Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat [Oman], February 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held...
Jaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan
Muscat [Oman], February 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius, Maldives,...
EAM Jaishankar meets counterpart of Oman, Brunie and Iran on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat [Oman], February 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met with his counterpart from Oman, Brunei and Iran...
In Muscat, EAM Jaishankar meets with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser; discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain...
"At two ends of ocean, this churn is at its sharpest today": EAM Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat [Oman], February 16 (ANI): Elaborating on the maritime consequences of the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific...
Iran FM urges regional nations to cooperate, cautions against external threat at Indian Ocean Conference
Muscat [Oman], February 16 (ANI): Iran's Foriegn Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday urged for enhanced cooperation among the regional...
Around 170 Pakistanis deported from Gulf and other nations, 24 arrested in Karachi
Karachi [Pakistan] February 16 (ANI): Around 170 Pakistanis have been deported in the past 48 hours from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...
Unstable weather conditions expected until Tuesday in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): The country is set to experience unsettled weather conditions from 16th February to 18th February,...
Arab League, GCC: Trump's proposal on Gaza rejected by Palestinians, Arab states, international community
DUBAI,12th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General...
UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Adam Yates retains title at Tour of Oman
MUSCAT, 12th February, 2025 (WAM) -- UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Adam Yates secured his second consecutive Tour of Oman title after a strong...
Hafeet Rail awards two strategic contracts to enhance logistics system, supply chains
ABU DHABI, 7th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Hafeet Rail has awarded the construction contracts for its key railway facilities in Oman to...
24th Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia's Biodiversity concludes
SHARJAH, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah successfully concluded the 24th...
GCC, EU law enforcement officials meet in Abu Dhabi, tackle shared security threats
ABU DHABI, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Senior law enforcement officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, EU Member States,...
Sharjah Ruler receives Ambassador of Oman
SHARJAH, 3rd February, 2025 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of...
DGR leads delegation to Oman for talks on education, culture, heritage
SHARJAH, 31st January, 2025 (WAM) -- A high-level delegation spearheaded by the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah...
GCC ranks 6th globally in goods trade volume: GCC-Stat
MUSCAT, 25th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Trade Report for 2023, issued by the Statistical Centre...
Omani Foreign Minister receives Federal National Council Speaker
MUSCAT, 20th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, received today Saqr Ghobash,...
Saqr Ghobash holds discussion session with Chairman of Omani Shura Council
MUSCAT, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali,...
Sultan of Oman receives Federal National Council Speaker
MUSCAT, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman received Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National...
UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fleets
MUSCAT, 18th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE has ranked among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage...
Ghobash leads FNC delegation to Sultanate of Oman
ABU DHABI,18th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), is leading the council's delegation...
UAE leaders congratulate Sultan of Oman on accession anniversary
ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message...
Bahrain crowned champions of Arabian Gulf Football Cup 26
KUWAIT, 4th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Bahrain have been crowned champions of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, 'Khaleeji Zain 26', after...
GCC population reaches 57.6 million in 2023
MUSCAT, 4th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The population of the six GCC countries reached 57.6 million in 2023, compared to 56.6 million in...
UAE media sector shapes future through key milestones in 2024
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE's media sector solidified its role and influence in 2024 in producing constructive...
GCC Secretary-General reaffirms Gulf states' support for stability in Lebanon
RIYADH, 29th December, 2024 (WAM) -- Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), reaffirmed...
Public finance of GCC countries witnessed significant financial surplus in 2022, 2023: GCC-Stat
MUSCAT, 28th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of...
UAE eliminated from Arabian Gulf Football Cup 26
KUWAIT, 27th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE were eliminated from the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, 'Khaleeji Zain 26', tonight following...
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