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January 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Indian community and cultural ties anchor India-Oman relations

India and Oman share a deep and enduring cultural relationship rooted in shared history of people-to-people exchanges and sustained by the presence of a large and vibrant Indian community in the Sultanate. These civilisational links continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. A significant symbol of this close bond was the conferment of the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 on the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, announced in March 2021. The honou...

December 15, 2025 9:30 AM

PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral engagement with key partners in West Asia and Africa. In his departure statement, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of the visit, noting that it reflects India’s commitment to deepening partnerships with countries that share age-old civilisational links and robust contemporary relations with New Delhi. Describing the three countries as lo...

December 11, 2025 8:56 PM

PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15–18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15 to 18, aimed at strengthening India’s ties with key partners in West Asia and Africa. The visit begins in Jordan on Monday at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During his stay, the Prime Minister will hold talks with the Jordanian monarch to review the full range of bilateral relations and share perspectives on regional developments. The visit coincides with the 75th...

December 5, 2025 2:57 PM

India and Oman hold strategic consultation meeting in Muscat, review 70 years of diplomatic ties

The 14th round of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group meeting was held on December 4, 2025 in Muscat, Oman. The meeting was co-chaired by Arun Kumar Chatterjee, secretary for consular, passport and visa and overseas Indian affairs at the ministry of external affairs, and Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, undersecretary for political affairs at the ministry of foreign affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting reviewed the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman in areas incl...

November 24, 2025 9:22 PM

India, Oman hold 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting in New Delhi

India and Oman have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation during the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting held in New Delhi on Monday. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Oman, Dr Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi co-chaired the meeting. Both sides appreciated the ongoing defence partnership and discussed enhancing collaboration in defence industrial capabilities, supply chain security and inter...

September 3, 2025 3:03 PM

Oman to establish Middle East’s first green ship recycling hub

Oman is moving forward with plans to build the Middle East's first integrated green ship recycling facility, marking a significant step toward the sultanate's 2050 net-zero emissions goals and sustainable maritime practices. The fully integrated port facility will be capable of dismantling and recycling more than 70 ships annually, with projections to produce approximately 2 million tonnes of high-quality, low-carbon steel each year during its initial phase. The project addresses growing inter...

August 27, 2025 5:39 PM

Oman Launches Updated Golden Visa Programme to Attract Global Investors

Oman will roll out its revamped Golden Visa programme on August 31 as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a global investment hub. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the initiative aligns with Vision 2040 goals to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues. The updated programme offers renewable residency permits of five or ten years for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and skilled professionals, allowing them and th...

August 25, 2025 3:44 PM

Oman sets target to welcome one million Indian tourists annually

The Sultanate of Oman has established an ambitious target to attract one million Indian tourists annually, building on the strong performance of 2024 when the country welcomed 700,000 visitors from India. This goal represents a significant expansion of Oman's tourism strategy as it seeks to capitalise on deep cultural and economic ties with India while diversifying its tourism offerings to establish itself as a global travel hub. The initiative focuses on attracting high-value tourism segments...

June 16, 2025 8:22 AM

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Cancelled Amid Escalating Tensions, Says Oman

The sixth round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, has been cancelled, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirmed on Saturday. Oman, which has been acting as a mediator, announced the cancellation following Israel’s sweeping air offensive against Iran on Friday that targeted nuclear facilities and killed several senior commanders and scientists. The talks, aimed at resolving longstanding concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, we...

May 8, 2025 1:56 PM

US-Houthi ceasefire deal does not include Israel, says Houthi spokesperson

A ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S. does not include sparing Israel, the group said on Wednesday, suggesting its shipping attacks that have disrupted global trade and challenged world powers will not come to a complete halt. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the U.S. would stop bombing the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, saying that the group had agreed to stop attacking U.S. ships. After Trump made the announcement, Oman said it had mediated the ceasefire deal to ha...