Oman

Country Oman
Capital Muscat
Continent Asia
Currency Rial(OMR)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered on Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, a newly established sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, but it never became a British colony. In 1970, QABOOS bin Said al-Said overthrew the restrictive rule of his father; he has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world while preserving the longstanding close ties with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries.

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Dates For The 11th Oman Desert Marathon Are Out & Registrations Have Also Begun, So Sign Up Now! - Curly TalesDates For The 11th Oman Desert Marathon Are Out & Registrations Have Also Begun, So Sign Up Now!  Curly Tales

Oman's Integrated Gas Company approves new gs pipeline worth $273 million - TradingViewOman's Integrated Gas Company approves new gs pipeline worth $273 million  TradingView

Private sector workers in Oman now entitled to mandatory annual performance-based bonuses - The Times of IndiaPrivate sector workers in Oman now entitled to mandatory annual performance-based bonuses  The Times of India

UAE Surpasses Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman in 2025 Global Passport Index Ranking: All You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldUAE Surpasses Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman in 2025 Global Passport Index Ranking: All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Delhi High Court grants anti-arbitration injunction in Oman dispute - ICLG.comDelhi High Court grants anti-arbitration injunction in Oman dispute  ICLG.com

Oman Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerOman Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Oman plans to impose personal income tax from 2028, first among Gulf States - The HinduOman plans to impose personal income tax from 2028, first among Gulf States  The Hindu

Adnoc Drilling Plans New Oil Rig Deal in Kuwait and Oman - Bloomberg.comAdnoc Drilling Plans New Oil Rig Deal in Kuwait and Oman  Bloomberg.com

L&T Bags Major Building Projects in India and Oman - Construction WorldL&T Bags Major Building Projects in India and Oman  Construction World

Dairy products from Oman see growth potential - Oman ObserverDairy products from Oman see growth potential  Oman Observer

What is the World Free Zones Organization: What Oman’s new membership means for its future - The Times of IndiaWhat is the World Free Zones Organization: What Oman’s new membership means for its future  The Times of India

Oman 2025 Visa Options: Which Works Best for You? eVisa, GCC Unified Tourist Visa And More - Travel And Tour WorldOman 2025 Visa Options: Which Works Best for You? eVisa, GCC Unified Tourist Visa And More  Travel And Tour World

Meet Yasmina: Oman’s AI assistant that speaks fluent Khaleeji Arabic and calls the Adhan at prayer time - The Times of IndiaMeet Yasmina: Oman’s AI assistant that speaks fluent Khaleeji Arabic and calls the Adhan at prayer time  The Times of India

Which Oman visa option works best for you in 2025: Oman eVisa or GCC Unified tourist visa? - The Times of IndiaWhich Oman visa option works best for you in 2025: Oman eVisa or GCC Unified tourist visa?  The Times of India

MDMA smuggling case: Cops seek proof from Oman - The Times of IndiaMDMA smuggling case: Cops seek proof from Oman  The Times of India

Oman to end visa renewal grace period on July 31: Here's what you need to know - The Times of IndiaOman to end visa renewal grace period on July 31: Here's what you need to know  The Times of India

Middle East unrest: Iran confronts US destroyer in Gulf of Oman; American vessel 'forced to retreat' - The Times of IndiaMiddle East unrest: Iran confronts US destroyer in Gulf of Oman; American vessel 'forced to retreat'  The Times of India

Why Oman is considered the most affordable country in Gulf - The Times of IndiaWhy Oman is considered the most affordable country in Gulf  The Times of India

How Oman kept 2025 inflation at 0.81%: Through subsidies, controlled imports, and stable food supply - The Times of IndiaHow Oman kept 2025 inflation at 0.81%: Through subsidies, controlled imports, and stable food supply  The Times of India

FTA momentum: Piyush Goyal confirms Oman deal ‘almost finalised’; talks with EU, US & others also moving - The Times of IndiaFTA momentum: Piyush Goyal confirms Oman deal ‘almost finalised’; talks with EU, US & others also moving  The Times of India

India's iron ore pellet makers seek curbs on Iranian imports via Oman - ReutersIndia's iron ore pellet makers seek curbs on Iranian imports via Oman  Reuters

Iran says it ‘confronted, warned’ a U.S. destroyer in the Gulf of Oman - The HinduIran says it ‘confronted, warned’ a U.S. destroyer in the Gulf of Oman  The Hindu

India, Oman agree to amend tax treaty to promote greater cooperation - The HinduIndia, Oman agree to amend tax treaty to promote greater cooperation  The Hindu

Did You Know Omani Passport Offers Visa-Free Access To 88 Countries? Full List Inside! - Curly TalesDid You Know Omani Passport Offers Visa-Free Access To 88 Countries? Full List Inside!  Curly Tales

Yango Group rolls out bilingual AI assistant ‘Yasmina’ in Oman - bne IntelliNewsYango Group rolls out bilingual AI assistant ‘Yasmina’ in Oman  bne IntelliNews

Performance and suitability analysis of rooftop solar PV in Oman: A case study of university branches - ScienceDirect.comPerformance and suitability analysis of rooftop solar PV in Oman: A case study of university branches  ScienceDirect.com

UK's Starmer, Oman's sultan agree to deepen ties in energy, defence and tech - ReutersUK's Starmer, Oman's sultan agree to deepen ties in energy, defence and tech  Reuters

Oman offers a model integrated child healthcare: WHO - Oman ObserverOman offers a model integrated child healthcare: WHO  Oman Observer

PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 30 July 2025 - GOV.UKPM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 30 July 2025  GOV.UK

Multispecies fisheries management of the Sultanate of Oman using bioeconomic model - ScienceDirect.comMultispecies fisheries management of the Sultanate of Oman using bioeconomic model  ScienceDirect.com

'Omanisation' last key issue in conclusion of India-Oman FTA talks: Official - The Economic Times'Omanisation' last key issue in conclusion of India-Oman FTA talks: Official  The Economic Times

Now, consumers in Oman can lodge complaints with a QR scan - Oman ObserverNow, consumers in Oman can lodge complaints with a QR scan  Oman Observer

Registration for 11th edition of Oman Desert Marathon opens - Times of OmanRegistration for 11th edition of Oman Desert Marathon opens  Times of Oman

'Our careers are over' - Oman players denied T20 World Cup prize money - ESPNcricinfo'Our careers are over' - Oman players denied T20 World Cup prize money  ESPNcricinfo

Oman's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing - FATFOman's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing  FATF

Middle East Crude-Oman hits six-month peak; Dubai, Murban steady - TradingViewMiddle East Crude-Oman hits six-month peak; Dubai, Murban steady  TradingView

Iranian helicopter confronts US warship approaching territorial waters - Al JazeeraIranian helicopter confronts US warship approaching territorial waters  Al Jazeera

Oman and Kuwait to jointly develop wind projects - MEEDOman and Kuwait to jointly develop wind projects  MEED

Oman announces plans to build 18 new dams in A’Dhahirah - Construction Week OnlineOman announces plans to build 18 new dams in A’Dhahirah  Construction Week Online

Three Tamil Nadu fishermen who sailed from Oman arrested in Malpe - The HinduThree Tamil Nadu fishermen who sailed from Oman arrested in Malpe  The Hindu

Why is India where it is? Because 'ghost' force under Oman pushed it 40 million years ago - WIONWhy is India where it is? Because 'ghost' force under Oman pushed it 40 million years ago  WION

Jackpot for THIS Indian company, bags MASSIVE construction contract in Oman, secures a repeat order from…, na - India.ComJackpot for THIS Indian company, bags MASSIVE construction contract in Oman, secures a repeat order from…, na  India.Com

Is Oman’s proximity to equator the secret to its growing space launch potential? - The Times of IndiaIs Oman’s proximity to equator the secret to its growing space launch potential?  The Times of India

Opportunity for Omani, Bahraini SMEs to display their products - Times of OmanOpportunity for Omani, Bahraini SMEs to display their products  Times of Oman

Porsche Centre Oman and Shell Oman to expand EV charging infrastructure in Oman - Porsche NewsroomPorsche Centre Oman and Shell Oman to expand EV charging infrastructure in Oman  Porsche Newsroom

India, Oman revise DTAA: What’s the income tax impact on professionals earning in both countries? - The Economic TimesIndia, Oman revise DTAA: What’s the income tax impact on professionals earning in both countries?  The Economic Times

India’s trade talks with US, Oman and EU at an advanced stage: Piyush Goyal - Business TodayIndia’s trade talks with US, Oman and EU at an advanced stage: Piyush Goyal  Business Today

Oman’s Salalah Set For Major Tourism Boost As Abu Dhabi Invests Dh764 Million In Luxury Resorts, Marinas, And Job-Creating Infrastructure - Travel And Tour WorldOman’s Salalah Set For Major Tourism Boost As Abu Dhabi Invests Dh764 Million In Luxury Resorts, Marinas, And Job-Creating Infrastructure  Travel And Tour World

Oman’s National Referral Centre Completes IAEA Audit of Nuclear Medicine Practices - IAEAOman’s National Referral Centre Completes IAEA Audit of Nuclear Medicine Practices  IAEA

Oman: Central Bank Transparency Code Review - International Monetary FundOman: Central Bank Transparency Code Review  International Monetary Fund

Oman: TotalEnergies and OQEP break ground at Marsa LNG - TotalEnergies.comOman: TotalEnergies and OQEP break ground at Marsa LNG  TotalEnergies.com

Oman Gains Visa-Free Privileges With Improved Ranking In Henley Passport Index, Enhancing International Mobility - Travel And Tour WorldOman Gains Visa-Free Privileges With Improved Ranking In Henley Passport Index, Enhancing International Mobility  Travel And Tour World

Middle East Crude-Oman, Murban rise; Dubai slips - TradingViewMiddle East Crude-Oman, Murban rise; Dubai slips  TradingView

Oman increases finance support for SMEs - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIOman increases finance support for SMEs  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Mysterious pre-Islamic script from Oman finally deciphered - Science | AAASMysterious pre-Islamic script from Oman finally deciphered  Science | AAAS

Man Befriends Rajasthan Woman, Promises Luxury In Oman, Cops Foil Trafficking Bid - NDTVMan Befriends Rajasthan Woman, Promises Luxury In Oman, Cops Foil Trafficking Bid  NDTV

Oman Vision 2040: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth and Global Integration - World Bank BlogsOman Vision 2040: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth and Global Integration  World Bank Blogs

Oman income tax: 5% levy on high earners from 2028; 99% population to remain unaffected - The Times of IndiaOman income tax: 5% levy on high earners from 2028; 99% population to remain unaffected  The Times of India

Oman travel - Lonely PlanetOman travel  Lonely Planet

Oman Airports Report Two Percent Increase in Passenger Traffic for June, Fueled by Infrastructure Enhancement, Technology Integration, and the Seasonal Attractiveness of Dhofar Khareef Season - Travel And Tour WorldOman Airports Report Two Percent Increase in Passenger Traffic for June, Fueled by Infrastructure Enhancement, Technology Integration, and the Seasonal Attractiveness of Dhofar Khareef Season  Travel And Tour World

Siraj, Krishna strike as India fight back in England finale - Oman ObserverSiraj, Krishna strike as India fight back in England finale  Oman Observer

Oman: FSA denies minimum price hike for vehicle insurance - ZAWYAOman: FSA denies minimum price hike for vehicle insurance  ZAWYA

About Vale in Oman - ValeAbout Vale in Oman  Vale

Middle East Crude-Oman, Dubai steady; Murban declines - TradingViewMiddle East Crude-Oman, Dubai steady; Murban declines  TradingView

Iran claims its navy helicopter ‘confronted’ USS Fitzgerald in Gulf of Oman, US defense official refutes - MintIran claims its navy helicopter ‘confronted’ USS Fitzgerald in Gulf of Oman, US defense official refutes  Mint

Labour status correction grace period extended till December 31 - Oman ObserverLabour status correction grace period extended till December 31  Oman Observer

Oman’s Airport Traffic Growth in 2025 Reflects Strong Tourism and Infrastructure Developments - Travel And Tour WorldOman’s Airport Traffic Growth in 2025 Reflects Strong Tourism and Infrastructure Developments  Travel And Tour World

Chile: Race against time to rescue El Teniente miners - Times of OmanChile: Race against time to rescue El Teniente miners  Times of Oman

Man who posed as Oman envoy for VIP perks is ex-MLA's brother, a well-known zoology professor - The Times of IndiaMan who posed as Oman envoy for VIP perks is ex-MLA's brother, a well-known zoology professor  The Times of India

Oman joins World Free Zones Organization to shore more foreign investment - Arab NewsOman joins World Free Zones Organization to shore more foreign investment  Arab News

Oman sets minimum periodic bonuses for Omani workers in private sector - Gulf NewsOman sets minimum periodic bonuses for Omani workers in private sector  Gulf News

Why Oman? Explaining the choice of venue for US-Iran talks - Lowy InstituteWhy Oman? Explaining the choice of venue for US-Iran talks  Lowy Institute

Oman Air Sees Record Growth in Point-to-Point Passengers, Driving Tourism and Business Growth - Travel And Tour WorldOman Air Sees Record Growth in Point-to-Point Passengers, Driving Tourism and Business Growth  Travel And Tour World

Oman Issues Final Reminder: Grace Period For Visa, Labour Card Renewal Ends On July 31 - What You Need To Know - Times NowOman Issues Final Reminder: Grace Period For Visa, Labour Card Renewal Ends On July 31 - What You Need To Know  Times Now

Oman’s trade surplus falls 38% in first 5 months of 2025 - ZAWYAOman’s trade surplus falls 38% in first 5 months of 2025  ZAWYA

Foreign investment in Oman - International Bar AssociationForeign investment in Oman  International Bar Association

Green hydrogen from Oman could power European industry - but at what cost? - Clean Energy WireGreen hydrogen from Oman could power European industry - but at what cost?  Clean Energy Wire

Abu Dhabi sets out Dh764m investment plan to boost tourism in Oman's Salalah - thenationalnews.comAbu Dhabi sets out Dh764m investment plan to boost tourism in Oman's Salalah  thenationalnews.com

Oman reports record job recruitment for nationals - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIOman reports record job recruitment for nationals  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Oman’s OQ Group secures first-ever S&P ‘BBB-’ rating - ZAWYAOman’s OQ Group secures first-ever S&P ‘BBB-’ rating  ZAWYA

Oman reviews food security gains at UN summit - ZAWYAOman reviews food security gains at UN summit  ZAWYA

US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman updates: Iran, U.S. ‘indirect’ talks conclude in Oman - The HinduUS-Iran nuclear talks in Oman updates: Iran, U.S. ‘indirect’ talks conclude in Oman  The Hindu

Under the patronage of His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations driving transformation and growth across Oman - MicrosoftUnder the patronage of His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations driving transformation and growth across Oman  Microsoft

Agribrasil sold to Omani fund-owned Solaris - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeAgribrasil sold to Omani fund-owned Solaris  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

Oman sees a drop in expat workers from Asia, except Myanmar - Oman ObserverOman sees a drop in expat workers from Asia, except Myanmar  Oman Observer

India-Oman FTA To Be Signed Soon, Negotiations With EU And US Accelerate, Says Piyush Goyal - ABP Live EnglishIndia-Oman FTA To Be Signed Soon, Negotiations With EU And US Accelerate, Says Piyush Goyal  ABP Live English

Geospatial modelling of COVID19 mortality in Oman using geographically weighted Poisson regression GWPR - NatureGeospatial modelling of COVID19 mortality in Oman using geographically weighted Poisson regression GWPR  Nature

Oman Tourism Is Set To Boost With UAE’s New Multi-Million Dirhams Investment in Salah - Travel And Tour WorldOman Tourism Is Set To Boost With UAE’s New Multi-Million Dirhams Investment in Salah  Travel And Tour World

Oman: Tourism and civic infrastructure upgrade plans reviewed for Misfat al Abriyeen village - ZAWYAOman: Tourism and civic infrastructure upgrade plans reviewed for Misfat al Abriyeen village  ZAWYA

First Signs of a 'Ghost' Plume Reshaping Earth Detected Beneath Oman - ScienceAlertFirst Signs of a 'Ghost' Plume Reshaping Earth Detected Beneath Oman  ScienceAlert

Iran to present counterproposal for nuclear deal to US via Oman - Al JazeeraIran to present counterproposal for nuclear deal to US via Oman  Al Jazeera

Oman: Bank Muscat relaunches Asalah and Al Jawhar referral scheme with cash rewards - ZAWYAOman: Bank Muscat relaunches Asalah and Al Jawhar referral scheme with cash rewards  ZAWYA

Oman Air flight from Hyderabad cancelled after 8 hours; passengers suffer hours of suffocation onboard - NDTVOman Air flight from Hyderabad cancelled after 8 hours; passengers suffer hours of suffocation onboard  NDTV

Embracing Digitalization to Accelerate Oman's Economic Transformation: Oman - International Monetary FundEmbracing Digitalization to Accelerate Oman's Economic Transformation: Oman  International Monetary Fund

Expats in Oman must show hotel, return flight bookings for UAE tourist visa - Gulf NewsExpats in Oman must show hotel, return flight bookings for UAE tourist visa  Gulf News

Oman: Dhofar’s beaches beckon tourists with scenic shores, natural wonders - ZAWYAOman: Dhofar’s beaches beckon tourists with scenic shores, natural wonders  ZAWYA

Roy Oman | School of Public Health - University of Nevada, RenoRoy Oman | School of Public Health  University of Nevada, Reno

Oman Launches A New Integrated Tourism Complex: Now Salalah, Dhofar Is Set To Boost The Travel Industry With Al Wathba Hospitality - Travel And Tour WorldOman Launches A New Integrated Tourism Complex: Now Salalah, Dhofar Is Set To Boost The Travel Industry With Al Wathba Hospitality  Travel And Tour World

Digital 2025: Oman - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Oman  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

AFS and Oman Arab Bank unveil pioneering digital payments platform - ZAWYAAFS and Oman Arab Bank unveil pioneering digital payments platform  ZAWYA