Oman
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded - analysis
Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?
Escalating Gulf war highlights limits of US strategy, search for mediators intensifies - analysis
Houthi official says Saudi Arabia freed 13 detainees ahead of wider Yemen prisoner swap
Saudi and Omani envoys are expected to meet in Sanaa to negotiate a permanent ceasefire deal with Houthi officials
Saudi-Omani delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa
The visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which run in parallel to UN peace efforts.
JSSI and JetSetter's global ties are flying from increased normalization - opinion
The Abraham Accords have provided a rare gift: the opportunity to deepen the ties between people and connect countries
Biden welcomes Oman’s decision to open its airspace for Israeli flights
The decision could transform Ben Gurion Airport into a global transit hub between Asia and Europe.
Oman opens airspace to Israeli flights, as Morocco parley in doubt
That move shortens the distance to Asia by two hours. It makes India, in particular, much more accessible.
Omani blogger visits Israel, causing an uproar in the Arab world
As she landed in Israel, she filmed the entrance gate to the country where Israeli flags hang.
Oman, once thought to be next Abraham Accords signer, criminalizes relations with Israel
Oman is one of the few Gulf states to never have engaged in a war with Israel.
Iran warns window for JCPOA negotiations closing
Iran's foreign minister stressed that Iran would "move in another direction" if talks continue to be stalled.
What’s behind Oman’s BDS push?
Omanis or dual nationals residing in Oman could face criminal penalties not only for attempting to do business with Israel but even for exchanging private conversations.
Oman's Shura Council stiffens boycott law against Israel
Oman and Saudi Arabia are often spoken of as the two most likely countries to join the accords. Israel and Oman had trade relations from 1994-2000 even though they never formalized ties.
