Oman rejects Hormuz transit fees, backs

Speaking in an interview Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi said any future arrangements governing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be consistent with international law and the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

‘A new chapter in Oman-France relations’: His

Speaking at the Oman-France Business Forum in Paris, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik said the agreements signed during the visit were among the most significant in recent years and reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to attracting French investment and expanding economic cooperation.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham urges stronger

Speaking at the forum, His Majesty Sultan Haitham praised the progress achieved in bilateral economic relations across multiple sectors, stressing the importance of intensifying cooperation to identify new investment opportunities that can lead to promising projects and long-term partnerships.

Oman welcomes over 77,000 French visitors as

Oman is witnessing a strong rise in visitors from France, with French tourist arrivals increasing by 25 per cent in 2025 and maintaining double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2026.

Muscat Metro, ports and clean energy lead new

His Majesty Sultan Haitham and French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the signing of 12 agreements and memoranda covering the Muscat Metro project, ports, renewable energy, water management, investment, healthcare, education and innovation.

Oman Air says Khasab flights to resume after

Oman Air said it was conducting test flights to verify the readiness of the route and assess the efficiency of the technical flight path before restoring scheduled services.

Oman sees sharp rise in marriages as

More than 23,000 marriage contracts were registered in 2025, marking the highest level in recent years, according to NCSI data.

HH Sayyid Bilarab chairs Muscat Municipal Council

The Municipal Council of Muscat Governorate held its meeting today, chaired by His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat.

HH Sayyid Theyazin, U.S. Ambassador discuss

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Oman and the United States and explored opportunities to enhance ties across a range of sectors.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham, French President

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, witnessed the signing of 12 agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and declarations of intent at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday.

Passports to cost more for Indians in Oman from

Embassy of India in Muscat releases updated charges for passport renewals, Tatkal services and travel documents following a government-wide fee revision.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham, French President

The talks covered key political and economic files as well as the latest regional developments, with both sides exchanging views on issues affecting regional stability and security.