India, Oman explore ways to elevate strategic partnership
Muscat, July 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday met his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, and explored ways to elevate the strategic partnership between both countries. According to the Foreign Ministry of Oman, the meeting addressed the course of the historical relations between Oman and India, […]
India, Oman discuss enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges in Air Force
Muscat, July 3 (IANS) Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri of the Royal Air Force of Oman on Friday held discussions on enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges between the two countries. “The 11th Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of […]
India-Oman CEPA to boost exports, jobs and shared prosperity: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, highlighting the benefits of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for Indian exporters, farmers and job creation. Sharing the details on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office said […]
Jordanian and Omani monarchs discuss de-escalation of regional tensions
LONDON(RAHNUMA): King Abdullah of Jordan and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman discussed ways to reduce tensions in the region amid US and Israeli military actions against Iran. The call on Tuesday highlighted the need for an agreement that would end the war and ensure the security of Arab states. They reaffirmed that the security […]
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, […]
