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Omani police say gunfire near mosque killed four

Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire near a mosque in the Omani capital of Muscat, police announced on Tuesday, in a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East.

Iranian, Omani Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Muscat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

Sultan Qaboos of Oman Dies at 79

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, the longest-serving Arab ruler and the king of the Sultanate of Oman, has passed away at the age of 79.

Oman FM Says No Chance for Mediation between Iran, US

Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi says there is no chance right now for mediation between Tehran and Washington amid the recent escalation of tension in the region.

Why Did Oman Publicize Netanyahu’s Trip?

The fact that Oman openly publicized a trip to the country by the Israeli prime minister could be an indication of the normalization of relations between the two sides.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Top Omani Officials in Muscat

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, while in Muscat on the first leg of his regional tour, held separate meetings with top Omani officials and discussed regional issues with them on Monday.

Arab Rulers’ Academic Degrees, Majors at a Glance

With only a few days to the end of the academic year in most countries, we have taken a glance at the academic degrees Arab rulers hold, their level of education and field of study.

Is Oman Being Kicked Out of GCC?

A well-known Arab journalist believes that Saudi Arabia has decided to disengage from Oman in the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in a move to form a new coalition.

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