Oman
Oman blocks Clubhouse, app used for free debates in Mideast
Middle East
March 15, 2021
Oman blocks Clubhouse, app used for free debates in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has cut off access to the buzzy new audio chat app Clubhouse, the…
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Israel announced, on Monday, the establishment of the “Association of Gulf Jewish Communities” in six Gulf states. The “Israel in…
Gulf Arab states launch new restrictions over virus fears
Middle East
February 4, 2021
Gulf Arab states launch new restrictions over virus fears
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab states on Thursday launched new restrictions over fears of the coronavirus resurging…
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman to close borders over new COVID strain
Middle East
December 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman to close borders over new COVID strain
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman are closing their borders and suspending commercial flights over fears about a…
US considering blacklist for Yemen’s Huthis – Oman foreign minister
Middle East
December 6, 2020
US considering blacklist for Yemen’s Huthis – Oman foreign minister
DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman’s foreign minister said on Saturday the top US diplomat for the Middle East had discussed with…
Two US nationals released by Houthi rebels in possible prisoner swap
Middle East
October 15, 2020
Two US nationals released by Houthi rebels in possible prisoner swap
DUBAI (Reuters) – Two US nationals held by Houthi rebels in Yemen have been released, Omani state media said on…
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
Middle East
October 13, 2020
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman issued a royal decree on Monday that sets the stage for the sultanate…
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
Middle East
October 5, 2020
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has sent an ambassador to Syria after an eight-year hiatus, the state news…
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
Middle East
September 29, 2020
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Oman’s ruler of a half century died without an heir apparent, brief fears…
Pompeo ends Mideast trip with visit to Oman’s new sultan
Middle East
August 27, 2020
Pompeo ends Mideast trip with visit to Oman’s new sultan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday visited Oman’s new sultan, the last…