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Rare Pink Dolphin Filmed Off Oman's Coast Raises Questions About Its Species and Unusual Colour

A pink-tinged dolphin filmed near Muscat has gone viral, but its species remains unconfirmed. An Omani writer suggests it could be a Risso's dolphin.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Oman From India: The Wadis, Desert Camps and What Muscat Costs on a Four-Day Trip

Why Oman Works as a Four-Day Trip From IndiaFlight time from Mumbai or Delhi to Muscat runs between three and a half to four hours. IndiGo, Air India, and Air Arabia all fly the route, with return fares regularly sitting between ₹18,000 and ₹28,000 if you book three to four…

Times Life · Sep 29

Dubai flight disruptions hit India-bound services, multiple flights cancelled

Significant delays and cancellations struck SpiceJet flights on September 23, impacting routes between India and the UAE. Passengers on flights from Dubai to Kochi and Kozhikode faced waits that stretched for hours. Meanwhile, inbound flights from various Indian cities were late arriving in Dubai. Additionally, flights to Tehran, Muscat, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterway

Iran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat are progressing smoothly and constructively on this matter. These mechanisms will cover shipping, environmental issues, maritime services, and crime combating. Iran states the Strait remains unsafe due to ongoing…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Oil Prices Rise on Iran-Oman Deal Hopes Despite Hormuz Stalemate

Oil prices are fluctuating due to diplomatic tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with traders reacting to signals from Tehran, Washington, and Muscat rather than supply-demand fundamentals.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Hockey India announces squads for Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat

Hockey India announced sub-junior men's and women's squads for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship. This significant tournament serves as the official Asian qualifier for the FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup. Seven teams will compete in both the men's and women's categories during the event. The selected players underwent…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

What makes the Sultanate of Oman the Gulf's geopolitical exception?

Removed from the theatrics of petrodollar politics seen across the rest of the Gulf, the Sultanate of Oman's famed discretion and diplomacy have made it an indispensable intermediary in the region.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

No phone calls with wife for 13 days; she dies by suicide; Gulf engineer husband lands in jail; Supreme Court overturns his conviction for this reason

Husband worked in Oman and could not talk with late wife; Wife committed suicide by saying refusal to speak to her over the phone caused her severe mental distress; Indian Trial Court convicts him for cruelty under Section 498A and 304B for dowry death and sentences 3 years jail with…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?

After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel…

France 24 · Jul 1

Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees'

Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system.

France 24 · Jun 23