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Latest in Tag: oman
Egypt, Oman discuss enhancing bilateral economic, investment relations
During the call, Al-Sisi noted that these efforts would focus especially on the economic and investment levels.
Egypt, Oman discuss ways to enhance scientific cooperation
Egypt seeks to attract foreign students to study in country under “Study in Egypt” initiative
Egyptian expats stranded in Oman, Chad to arrive in Marsa Alam
Several special flights arrived in Egypt on Tuesday transporting 921 expats stranded abroad
Sultan Qaboos … A wise peacemaker in volatile region
For 50 years, Qaboos was the founder of renaissance in Oman, his rule was characterised by wisdom, and resulted in a balanced policy that was rarely present in the world.
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as Oman’s sultan
Sultan Qaboos dies at age of 79
Omani Foreign Minister makes rare visit to Syria
Oman is one of the few Arab countries that kept normal relations with Damascus after Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 with its crackdown on Arab Spring protests.
Eastern Company operates new machine with 8,200 cigarette stick/minute
Company started exporting molasses tobacco to UAE, Bahrain, Oman
Israel restores diplomatic ties with Oman claims Mossad chief
Relations between Israel and the Sultanate of Oman witnessed suspension in 2000 in the wake of the widescale Palestinian revolt against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza
Oman to open an embassy in Palestine’s West Bank
Decree came as US reveals its economic part of ‘deal of the century’
Oman reduces import of Egyptian gas to 75m scf/day
A source at EGAS told Daily News Egypt that the quantities needed by the Jordanian side during the current period range from 75m to 150m scf/day
Iran under accusations of Gulf of Oman tankers’ attack
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) said on Friday that its chemical tanker Kokuka Courageous, which was attacked in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, is being towed toward Khor Fakkan, in the UAE, with its crew back onboard. In a statement, the BSM said that the Kokuka Courageous “was now undertow and headed toward Khor …
Omani sovereign wealth fund explores investment opportunities in Egypt
A mission from Oman’s State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) will visit Egypt soon to explore investment opportunities, according to a Tuesday’s statement by the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation. The Minister of Investment, Sahar Nasr, visited the Omani capital Muscat as part of an Egyptian delegation to the Egyptian-Omani joint committee, which kicked off …
Shoukry in Muscat for Egyptian-Omani committee
Number of agreements, MoUs expected to be signed during meetings
First real estate exhibition held in Egyptian embassy in Oman
Initiative achieved positive results, sped up process of promoting Egyptian real estate export: Hegazy
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman to establish 3 advanced refineries with capacity of 1.2m barrels: OAPEC
Three Arab countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman—are aiming to build three refineries with a capacity 1.245m barrels per day (bpd) to increase the added value of crude oil revenues. “The projects involve the establishment of a new refinery in Kuwait with a refining capacity of 615,000 bpd, the Jazan refinery in Saudi Arabia with a …
Op-ed review: diplomacy with Oman, presidential election
Some articles criticised statements offensive to Oman by local TV host
Yemeni crisis tops Al-Sisi, Qaboos discussions in Muscat
Al-Sisi’s visit to Oman comes as first of its kind since he took power in 2014
Al-Sisi heads to Oman for bilateral discussions with Sultan Qaboos
Visit first of its kind for Al-Sisi since assuming office in 2014
Shoukry meets with Omani counterpart to discuss bilateral relations
Shoukry also met with Congo’s foreign minister to discuss the current turmoil in Libya
Oman: a peaceful oasis in a flaming region
In a fractious, unstable region rife with conflict, one country appears to be unscathed. It is telling that Oman emerged not only intact from the ramifications of the Arab Spring, but also shied away from the intense polarisation that has hijacked the rest of the Middle East. Oman’s position on various regional issues is self-evidently …
Omani FM meets Syria’s Assad as flurry of diplomacy continues
Oman’s foreign minister has visited Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus amid a whirlwind of diplomatic activity to resolve the crisis. Oman is known to play a mediator role in the region. Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi and Assad talked in Damascus on Monday as regional and international actors mount a new offensive to …
Geneva talks on Yemen to proceed minus Hadi
Peace talks to start on Thursday despite continued fighting
Egypt yet to receive Arab deposits: CBE governor
Hisham Ramez’s comments to Reuters come in wake of reports alleging receipt of Kuwait’s $2bn in deposits
Egypt to facilitate the return of Egyptians from Yemen
Egyptian Ambassador to Yemen left the country last Wednesday
CBE cuts margin to trade US dollar with local lenders
Step seen to further throttle waning black market
Shoukry asks Britain to support Libya’s ‘legitimate government institutions’
State institutions and dialogue are key to region’s stability, says Egypt FM
Al-Azhar launches international counterterrorism conference
The conference gathered a group of international religious scholars
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco to compete in future Gulf Cups as part of a bid to strengthen their fragile six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at a time that they have at best papered over deep rifts within the group. The invitation follows an earlier stalled attempt to …
Shoukry meets with Omani Foreign Minister
Discussions included the coming Arab foreign ministers meeting
UAE’s Air Arabia bets on Ras Al Khaimah hub
The Sharjah-based budget carrier, which currently operates out of three hubs in the Gulf and North Africa region, signed an agreement with the RAK government in February declaring it the official carrier for the emirate and RAK airport as its new hub.