A fortress in Oman’s Manah Oasis. Photo: Leo Viktorov

Why a porcelain dish in an Omani mosque leads to China

Dish sheds light on the Maritime Silk Road that dates back well over 1,000 years ago

Gulf

Omani spaceport to open fan zone for rocket launch

Space

AnalysisUS-Iran nuclear talks hit sweet spot in Oman

MENA

Oman steps in again to mediate between US and Iran

MENA

Make-up's ancient history unravelled in Omani shells

Gulf

Starlink internet service now available in Oman

Technology

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

Travel
A rendering of the Etlaq Space Launch Complex. Photo: Nascom

Oman set to launch five rockets from new spaceport in 2025 with fan zone to open to public

The viewing area will be free to enter and ticket will be valid for the duration of the launch window in case of delays

Space

Successful mediation highlights Gulf’s rising diplomatic influence

MENA

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim discusses partnership with Sultan Haitham in state visit to Oman

MENA

Galaxy Leader sailor freed by Houthis says crew never let go of hope

MENA

What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

Economy

US transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

MENA

Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years

Markets
A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP

What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

Carrefour-operator Majid Al Futtaim set to open new HyperMax grocery stores in both countries

Economy

US transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Oman

MENA

Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years

Markets

Oman appoints new central bank governor

Banking

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