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China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

China's Defense Ministry says Chinese, Iranian and Russian naval forces are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman near the mouth of the strategic Persian Gulf this week

The Independent UK

Tehran Announces Prisoner Swap Deal, Washington Denies

The 9th session of the Strategic Consultation Committee between the Sultanate of Oman and Iran was held in Muscat on Sunday in light of reports saying Tehran is exerting efforts to activate contacts with Washington for the return of indirect negotiations on the nuclear file. Also on Sunday, Iran announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudis Kept US Informed on Talks with Iran, Says White House

Saudi Arabia kept Washington informed of its talks with Iran to restore diplomatic relations but the United States was not directly involved, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Friday. The road map announced on Friday was the result of several rounds of talks, including some held in Baghdad and…

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Israeli Civilian Flights Open To Oman As President Biden Thanks The Omani Leaders

Talks between Muscat and Jerusalem came to an agreement as the Omani government opened up commercial airspace to Israeli airlines

Zenger

Biden thanks Oman for Yemen truce support, opening airspace

U.S. President Joe Biden thanked the sultan of Oman on Tuesday for the country's support of a UN-mediated truce in Yemen and for its decision to open its airspace to all civilian aircraft, including those flying to and from Israel, the White House said in a statement.

Reuters

Oman to Offer Offshore Oil, Gas Concessions this Year

Oman is in the preparation process to offer a new batch of oil and gas concession areas by the end of the first quarter of 2023, the energy ministry said in a tweet on Thursday. While the first batch will target onshore blocks, the Gulf-state will also offer offshore oil…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake

Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.

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Oman’s Abraj Signs Oil Drilling and Extraction Deal with Chevron, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

Oman's Abraj Energy Services said on Saturday it had signed a five-year "strategic partnership deal" with Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and Saudi Arabian Chevron to extract and drill for oil in Kuwait. The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait, the company said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Alimi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Support and Encourage Saudi Mediation with Houthis

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad al-Alimi said the country’s political problems can be summed up in two words: exclusion and marginalization, while they can be resolved through consensus and partnership. In an exclusive interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he underscored his support to the Saudi mediation with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top White House Aide in Mideast Amid Israel, West Bank Violence

US President Joe Biden's top adviser on the Middle East is in the region for meetings with Egypt, Jordan, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the White House said on Thursday. The official, Brett McGurk, is traveling as part of a multiple-agency trip to the region as Washington has expressed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Top White House aide in Middle East amid concern over Israel, West Bank violence

U.S. President Joe Biden's top adviser on the Middle East is in the region for meetings with Egypt, Jordan, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the White House said on Thursday.

Reuters

Vatican establishes diplomatic ties with Oman, widening outreach to Islam

The Vatican and Oman established diplomatic ties on Thursday, marking a further widening of the Holy See's official relations with the Arab Muslim World.

Reuters

Princess Jawaher Al Saud to Asharq Al-Awsat: Small Saudi Emirate Shook Pillars of Ottoman Empire

A Saudi researcher specialized in the Kingdom’s history referred to documents dating back to the Ottoman era, as well as British records, and contemporary local writings, to confirm that the First Saudi State, which was established by Imam Mohammad bin Saud, was a source of concern for the great powers…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cooperation Agreement Signed to Develop UAE-Oman Rail Network

Oman and Etihad Rail Company signed an agreement with Mubadala Investment Company to support the development of the 303km railway network, which connects Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The overall investment is valued at $3 billion. The partnership aligns with the two parties’ efforts to explore investment opportunities in…

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Syrian President Concludes Short Visit to Oman

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad concluded on Monday a short visit to Oman where he met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at the Bait al-Baraka Royal Palace, said the Omani Foreign Ministry. The Ministry said Sultan Haitham renewed his condolences and sincere sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck…

The Independent UK

Syrian president visits Oman in 1st trip abroad since quake

Syrian President Bashar Assad has visited the Gulf nation of Oman on his first official visit since the deadly Feb. 6 quake

Asharq Al-Awsat

Quake Pushes Forward Normalization Efforts with Syria as Assad Heads to Oman

The earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye two weeks ago, that left tens of thousands of people dead and left devastation in its wake, has raised several questions and critical challenges in Arab and western circles over how to respond to the catastrophe. This includes the possibility of distinguishing between…

Daily Mirror

British Army back to its 'core purpose' after proud role in fight against Covid

The Mirror have this week been granted access to the British Army's mock assault on an enemy urban area in Exercise Khanjar in Oman, the culmination of a four-month deployment

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British Army chiefs say troops are 'up for a scrap' if they are needed in Ukraine

The Royal Anglian Regiment will next year command NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force - and the Mirror joined troops from the regiment as they trained in the Omani desert

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Increases Price for Arab Light Crude to Asia

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, raised prices for its flagship crude for Asian buyers for the first time in six months amid an expectation of oil demand recovery, especially from China, according to Reuters. Informed sources reported Monday that the official selling price (OSP) of Arab Light crude,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Oman Agree to Maintain Coordination over Regional Issues

Saudi Arabia and Oman said on Monday they were determined to hold the first meeting of their coordination council during 2023. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held consultative talks in Muscat on Monday aimed at tackling regional challenges and ways…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Muscat on Monday with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi. Talks focused on the bilateral ties that bind Saudi Arabia and Oman and ways to develop them. They also tackled aspects of cooperation in various fields and exchanged views on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign Executive Program to Enhance Digital Economy, Submarine Cable Investment

Saudi Arabia and Oman on Saturday signed an executive program in the field of communications, information technology infrastructure and submarine communications cable investment. Signed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, and Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Finances $319 Million Infrastructure Project in Oman

Saudi Arabia and Oman announced on Wednesday that they signed 13 investment MoUs between the their private and public sectors with a value exceeding one billion riyals ($266.6 million). Fields covered by the agreements include oil and petrochemical storage, renewable energy and green hydrogen, mining investment, logistics and transportation, entrepreneurship,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC Minister Discuss Free Trade Agreement with China

Members of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee and the Trade Cooperation Committee of the GCC countries discussed the final report on the technical status of the free trade agreement negotiations between the GCC and China. The meeting completes the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King…

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