A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

Strait of Hormuz, political map. Waterway between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, a strategically extremely important choke point, with Iran to the north and UAE and Oman exclave Musandam to the south.

Oman took the lead in a behind-the-scenes diplomatic drive involving Qatar, Egypt and Russia that contributed significantly to the Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump late on ...

Oman Air resumes full flight schedule as Iran-Israel ceasefire takes effect The airline had suspended Gulf routes amid airspace closures Last updated: June 24, 2025 | 14:49 ...

Oman plans to levy a personal income tax as part of a broader push to move the sultanate’s economy away from reliance on hydrocarbons.

From the 17th century, Oman had its own empire, and vied with Portugal and Britain for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control ...

MUSCAT: Oman has announced plans to implement a personal income tax by 2028, becoming the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to adopt such a measure as part of its broader economic reform ...

The Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to enhance its financial and economic position by managing its financial commitments and by reducing its public debt, have led to a steady improvement in its ...

Israel, a staunch U.S. ally, last week launched airstrikes two days before a sixth round of negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials, with intermediaries from Oman, had been scheduled to ...

Abbas Araghchi told NBC News Iran won't agree to halting all uranium enrichment and Israel must stop its airstrikes before negotiations with the U.S.

Israel, a staunch U.S. ally, last week launched airstrikes two days before a sixth round of negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials, with intermediaries from Oman, had been scheduled to ...