Oman: News
Oman becomes 1st Gulf country to impose income tax
Oman has announced plans to impose a 5% income tax from 2028, becoming the first Gulf country to do so.
Iran rejects ceasefire negotiations
Iran has reportedly refused to negotiate a ceasefire with mediators Qatar and Oman.
Trump claims Iran may soften stance on nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran's current vulnerabilities, such as domestic unrest and international sanctions, could make the country more amenable to discussions.
Impersonation scam targeting Indian nationals in Oman, warns embassy
The Indian embassy in Oman has issued a warning to its citizens, following a surge in fraudulent activities.
Cyclone Asna: Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies near Gujarat
A deep depression over the Kutch coast and adjoining areas of Pakistan and northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm named "Asna," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Friday.
A look at lowest totals for Oman in T20Is
England thrashed Oman in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Match 28 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
AI flight cancellation fiasco: Woman couldn't meet husband before death
The family of a woman said she couldn't bid farewell to her husband—who was in an ICU in Oman—before he passed away because her Air India Express flight was canceled last week.
UAE: Dubai airport flooded, flights diverted after heavy rain
The sudden and heavy rain across several parts of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, brought with itself widespread flooding—severely impacting transportation and other services in the country.
2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
India bolsters Indian Ocean security with Oman base, Mauritius airstrip
Amid China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India has operationalized a maritime support base in Oman's Duqm Port and is reportedly considering an air support facility in the north Agalega Islands of Mauritius.
Kashyap Prajapati slams his second ODI ton: Key stats
Opener Kashyap Prajapati has slammed his second half-century in ODI cricket.
CWC Qualifiers: Oman's Fayyaz Butt records his career-best ODI figures
Oman's right-arm pacer Fayyaz Butt took four wickets against Zimbabwe in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers encounter at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
CWC Qualifiers: Zeeshan Maqsood smokes a match-winning fifty versus Ireland
Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood slammed a match-winning fifty against Ireland in their opening clash of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground.
CWC Qualifiers: Spirited Oman stun Ireland in a historic clash
Oman scripted a historic win over Ireland in their opening fixture of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground on Monday.
CWC Qualifiers: Kashyap Prajapati slams a 74-ball 72 versus Ireland
Oman opening batter Kashyap Prajapati played a fine knock against Ireland in his side's opening fixture of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground.
CWC Qualifiers: Oman's Aqib Ilyas clocks his sixth ODI fifty
Oman batter Aqib Ilyas slammed a handy fifty against Ireland in their opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club Ground.
Women from Punjab being sold to locals in Muscat: Report
Several women from Punjab are being sold to locals in Muscat and forced into immoral activities, alleged a woman who recently returned to India from Oman.
When in Oman, don't forget to shop for these souvenirs
Souvenirs hold a special place in one's life (and #traveldiaries) as they bring back so many memories from their vacation.
Don't make these mistakes when traveling in Oman
Oman is a country of vast deserts, ancient traditions, and warm hospitality.
World Tourism Day: 5 affordable foreign destinations from India
It is time to pack your bags and tickle your wanderlust as today is World Tourism Day!
Ship linked to Israeli billionaire reportedly attacked off Oman
An oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, as details about the incident remained few.
Cyclone Kyarr's intensity increases, heavy rainfall expected in Karnataka, Goa
Heavy rainfall is expected in Goa and coastal Karnataka on Saturday, due to Cyclone Kyarr.
Dubai: 17, including 12 Indians, die in tragic bus accident
In a sorrowful incident, 12 Indians lost their lives in Dubai after the bus they were traveling in crashed. A total of 17 people died in the accident, authorities confirmed.
Delhi air quality to worsen, try and stay indoors
After experiencing relatively good air quality for the past few days, Delhi's pollution levels are to set to increase, thanks to a raging dust storm in Oman.
Swedish DJ Avicii passes away at 28
Swedish DJ Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) has been found dead in Oman. He was just 28.
PM Modi's Oman visit: Attends India-Oman business meet
PM Narendra Modi was on a two-day state visit to Oman. The two sides signed eight agreements. He also addressed the Indian diaspora at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in capital Muscat.
Modi will leave for Oman today, after completing UAE visit
After his historic visit to Palestine, PM Modi arrived in the UAE on Saturday on a two-day visit as part of his four-nation tour.
Modi conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
Narendra Modi is the first-ever Indian PM to visit Palestine. Considering this and his commitment to improving India-Palestine relations, President Abbas conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on him.