Oman sets Ramadan’s first fasting day on February 19, 2026, using scientific moon data / Image: AI In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Sultanate of Oman became the first nation to officially declare the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan. The Main Committee for Moon Sighting, under the Ministry […]
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini has successfully completed its first port call at the Salalah port in Oman. The ship is currently on a ten-month maritime expedition named ‘Lokayan-26’. This journey to Oman marks a significant milestone in the expedition. INS Sudarshini has now moved on to its next destination. The ‘Lokayan-26’ […]
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Friday that the country is prepared to defend itself against “excessive demands or adventurism” by the United States, ahead of Oman-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington.Speaking in Muscat with Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi, Araghchi said Iran will take the “approach of using diplomacy to secure […]
GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]
Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate during […]
Dolphins, Fjords and Turquoise Waters: Why Khasab Is the Middle East’s Quiet Travel Obsession If you are in the UAE and craving a break from the city buzz but don’t want to hop on a long flight, there is a serene, breathtaking corner of the Arabian Peninsula that is quietly becoming one of the Middle […]
How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands […]
Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]
Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry […]
Government and Private Sector Unite in Oman to Create 60,000 Jobs in 2026 and Boost Careers Muscat, January 12, 2026: Oman has launched a major national employment initiative for 2026, aiming to generate 60,000 new job opportunities for citizens as part of broader economic and social reforms driven by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s […]
