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Oman Condemns Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia in Call With Saudi Foreign Minister
Oman Condemns Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia in Call With Saudi Foreign Minister RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Oman condemned attacks on civilian and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom during a phone call from Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The two ministers stressed the importance of ensuring the security and fr
Sep 101 min read
Oman Condemns Attacks on Saudi Civilian and Economic Facilities
Oman Condemns Attacks on Saudi Civilian and Economic Facilities MUSCAT, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Oman condemned attacks on civilian and economic facilities in several Saudi cities and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The ministry called for joint efforts to contain tensions and create conditions for de-escalation and understanding, allowing political and peaceful solutions that pres
Sep 91 min read
King Charles and Queen Camilla to Host Oman’s Sultan Haitham at Windsor Castle
King Charles and Queen Camilla to Host Oman’s Sultan Haitham at Windsor Castle | 📷SPA LONDON, September 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman for a state visit to the United Kingdom next month, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. The Omani leader will be received at Windsor Castle during the three-day visit, scheduled for October 20 to 22. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middl
Sep 31 min read
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Oman’s Sultan Haitham Discuss Bilateral Ties
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Oman’s Sultan Haitham Discuss Bilateral Ties | 📷SPA JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Jeddah to review bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation across various fields. The two leaders also discussed recent developments in the Middle East and efforts to maintain regional security and stability. Source: SPA
Sep 11 min read
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham in Jeddah
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham in Jeddah JEDDAH, September 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman upon his arrival in Jeddah. The sultan was also received by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Mayor of Jedd
Sep 11 min read
Trump Threatens Attack on Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Interference
Trump Threatens Attack on Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Interference RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman if the country obstructs American efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, issuing the warning during an interview with Fox News’ Trey Yingst. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Trump said. The statement marked a second threat against Oman, a US ally, within three months. During a Cabinet meetin
Aug 171 min read
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Discuss Bilateral Cooperation ABU DHABI, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Economic cooperation and regional security formed the agenda of a meeting between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman during the Omani leader’s fraternal visit to the UAE. Talks on the Middle East covered the serious developments affecting the regi
Aug 171 min read
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Regional Developments With Qatar and Oman
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Regional Developments With Qatar and Oman RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone calls with his Qatari and Omani counterparts to discuss regional developments and continued diplomatic coordination. The first call was with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed
Aug 161 min read
Iranian Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Stability with Saudi, Omani Counterparts
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images/File TEHRAN, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts to discuss regional stability and the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. The ministers emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to support
Jul 281 min read
Oman Launches Regional Diplomatic Push to De-escalate US-Iran Conflict
Oman launches diplomatic push to curb escalation between US and Iran MUSCAT, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Oman launched a regional diplomatic initiative on Monday aimed at finding a political solution to the military conflict between the United States and Iran as drone attacks against Saudi Arabia raised concerns over further escalation. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi held separate telephone calls with his counterparts from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait an
Jul 271 min read
Tanker Reports Missile Strike While Transiting Strait of Hormuz Near Oman
Tanker Reports Missile Strike While Transiting Strait of Hormuz Near Oman MUSCAT, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A tanker reported being struck by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route near Oman’s coastline, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said Tuesday. The incident was first reported to authorities on Monday and occurred 13 nautical miles, or approximately 15 miles, southeast of Limah, Oman. UKMTO said the attack
Jul 141 min read
Oman and Jordan Report Drone and Missile Attacks as US-Iran Strikes Continue
Oman and Jordan Report Drone and Missile Attacks as US-Iran Strikes Continue AMMAN/MUSCAT, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Oman and Jordan reported drone and missile attacks on Sunday as the United States and Iran exchanged another round of strikes. Three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed at several locations in Jordan early on Sunday, the Jordan News Agency reported, citing a military source. “No human casualties were reported, and damage was limited to m
Jul 121 min read
Omani Troupe Performs Traditional Folk Arts at Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival
Omani Troupe Performs Traditional Folk Arts at Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival RAFHA, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — An Omani troupe presented a program of traditional folk arts and poetry at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival on Friday, drawing strong audience engagement at the open-air theater in King Fahd Park. The program featured Razha and Al-Azi, two traditional Omani performance arts, alongside a selection of Omani poems. Troupe leader Nasse
Jul 111 min read
Iran Holds Calls With Turkey And Oman
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images TEHRAN, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Turkey and Oman on Thursday amid renewed conflict in the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly recent events in the Strait of
Jul 91 min read
Saudi, Omani foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz and bilateral cooperation
Saudi, Omani foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz and bilateral cooperation | 📷SPA MUSCAT, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat to discuss bilateral relations, Gulf cooperation and regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Oman and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in
Jul 81 min read
Saudi, Omani Foreign Ministers Discuss U.S.-Iran Agreement, Gulf Stability
Saudi, Omani Foreign Ministers Discuss U.S.-Iran Agreement, Gulf Stability | 📷SPA MANAMA, June 25 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Manama on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties, Gulf cooperation and regional developments, SPA reported. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting between Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United States. During the talks, the two minister
Jun 251 min read
Qatari Prime Minister visits Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks involving Iran and Gulf states
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said meets Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Muscat, Oman, June 24, 2026. Oman News Agency/Handout via REUTERS MUSCAT, Oman, June 24 — Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani visited Muscat on Wednesday for talks with Oman on initiating negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a diplomat
Jun 242 min read
Oman says Strait of Hormuz to remain open without tolls
A vessel anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 29, 2026. REUTERS MUSCAT, Oman, June 24 — Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing tolls and has designated two temporary routes to support the safe passage of vessels departing the region. The temporary maritime corridors were established in coordination with the International Maritime Organization amid heightened security risks in the strategic waterway. Oman sa
Jun 242 min read
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Statement With Oman Expected Soon
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a statement on future control of the Strait of Hormuz is expected soon, as discussions continue around a proposed U.S.-Iran framework agreement. Araghchi told Iranian state television that the statement would be issued jointly wit
Jun 131 min read
Oman Signs $7.5 Billion Agreements for Duqm Economic Zone Projects
A general view of the old city district, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier MUSCAT, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Oman signed 10 agreements and memorandums of understanding to establish new projects in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, with estimated investments valued at $7.5 billion, Oman’s state news agency reported. The agreements were signed by Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Fr
Jun 91 min read
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