Oman postpones Muscat International Book Fair amid Iran war
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Oman has postponed the Muscat International Book Fair due to the Iran war and increased tensions in the Gulf region. Minister of Information Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Harrasi, who chairs the fair’s committee, said the event would be held at a later date, the Oman News Agency reported. The 30th edition of the fair was […]
Oman mediates indirect US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
MUSCAT(RAHNUMA): Oman mediated indirect talks Friday between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, with convoys for the two countries arriving for meetings separately with the sultanate’s top diplomat. There was no immediate comment from either the Iranian or the American sides. Associated Press journalists saw Iranians at a palace on the outskirts […]
PM Modi hails start of stitched-ship INSV Kaundinya’s maiden voyage to Oman
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the initiative behind a ship built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. In a post on X, he wrote, “Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar […]
Oman’s Duqm port expands India’s range of maritime options: Report
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) Oman’s Duqm port expands India’s range of maritime options, beyond Iran’s Chabahar, according to a media report. The port of Duqm lies outside the Strait of Hormuz. It saves India “diplomatic volatility, sanctions risk, and legal uncertainty” — all seen with Chabahar port, Washington-based media outlet The National Interest reported. The […]
India‑Oman CEPA to boost exports, energy security
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman is expected to enhance India’s export competitiveness, secure energy supplies at favourable prices and strengthen India–Oman economic ties, a report said on Saturday. The report from Bank of Baroda said that CEPA aims to expand trade and investment, increase export opportunities for […]
Maitri Parv celebrates friendship, shared history between India and Oman: PM Modi
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ‘Maitri Parv’ celebrates the friendship, shared history, and prosperous future for India and Oman, hailing the Indian diaspora as a live example of coexistence and cooperation. While addressing the members of the Indian community at an event named ‘Maitri Parv’ in Oman on Thursday, […]
PM Modi speaks to diaspora in Oman, highlights India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large gathering of the Indian community in Oman’s capital on Thursday, highlighted India’s stellar achievements in multiple sectors, ranging from digital payment ecosystems, including UPI, to space mission including Gaganyaan, and also spoke about how the country’s cultural heritage was marking its presence on the […]
‘Inspired, blessed, thrilled’: Indian community ecstatic on meeting PM Modi in Oman
Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) Members of the Indian community on Thursday expressed their joy after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a community event in Oman’s capital Muscat, stressing that they were inspired by his address and are yearning to do something for their country. PM Modi addressed a large gathering of the Indian community […]
India-Oman free trade pact to unlock opportunities in key sectors: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the proposed India-Oman free trade agreement (FTA) would open significant opportunities across sectors, including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components. Addressing the India-Oman Business Forum in Muscat, Goyal highlighted Oman’s strategic location as […]
PM Modi to visit Oman today on final leg of three-nation tour
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman from on Wednesday at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour which also includes Jordan and Ethiopia. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Oman, underscoring the growing depth of the India-Oman strategic […]
