The United States and Iran have made "very good progress" in their ongoing direct and indirect discussions over Iran's nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed Saturday, following the conclusion of a second round of negotiations in Rome.
"We (...)
Iran has confirmed that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States this weekend will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over the location of the negotiations.
Officials initially identified Rome as hosting the negotiations, only for (...)
Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly developing nuclear program seemed set to depart the Middle East on Monday, as diplomatic sources announced that the Italian government had given the go-ahead to hold the next round of (...)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday described ongoing negotiations with Iran as "going OK," signaling cautious optimism while underscoring the complexity of the issues at stake.
"I think they're going OK. Nothing matters until you get it done. (...)
MUSCAT —Saudi Arabia welcomed Oman's hosting of the talks between Iran and the United States, held in Muscat on Sunday, to resolve all regional and international disputes, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
In a statement, the Ministry of (...)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran's goal is to achieve a "fair and honorable agreement" in indirect negotiations with the United States, currently taking place in Muscat, Oman.
Speaking to reporters after meeting with (...)
The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman, concluded Saturday in Muscat, with both sides agreeing to resume talks next week, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) closed 117 points (1.1 percent) higher at 11,194 points on Monday, the highest close since December 2024. Total turnover reached about SR 10.6 billion on Monday.
The Saudi stock (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi stock market lost more than half a trillion riyals in market value during trading on Sunday amid the losses of other Gulf states following the outbreak of a trade war caused by imposition of tariffs by US and China's retaliatory (...)
MUSCAT — Oman is advancing plans to establish a metro system, with the project currently in its final decision-making stage, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Dr. Khalfan Al Shueili revealed.
Speaking to journalists in a briefing in Muscat on (...)
MUSCAT — Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Gharibi began an official visit to Oman, during which he met with a number of senior Omani officials.
During the meeting with the Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman Major (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's praise for the measures taken by the competent authorities in Oman and the speed and efficiency of dealing with the shooting incident in Wadi Al Kabir area in Muscat Governorate.
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A search operation is under way to locate 16 missing crew members, 13 of whom are Indian, after an oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman.
An Indian official told the BBC that the foreign ministry was coordinating the operation with Oman's (...)
Four people have been killed in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, the country's police say.
In a brief statement, they say "a number" of people were also injured in al-Wadi al-Kabir area.
Officers responded to the incident, and an (...)
The Shura Council in the Sultanate of Oman has submitted a draft income tax law to the State Council, marking a significant development in the country's fiscal policy.
The initial draft of the income tax law was introduced in 2022, proposing a tax (...)
MUSCAT — Saudi Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Executive Council of the UN Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that Saudi Arabia is investing $800 billion to establish tourism projects and destinations.
"This will be the highest number of tourism (...)
Heavy rain has been battering Gulf states, causing flash floods that have killed 20 people and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport.
Dubai Airport said it was facing "very challenging conditions" on Wednesday. It advised (...)
At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country's National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports.
On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the (...)
Tragedy struck Oman as heavy rains unleashed massive floods across the Sultanate, claiming the lives of at least 17 individuals, including a group of schoolchildren and their driver who were swept away in their vehicle.
The nation mourns the loss of (...)
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) Sunday declared a discontinuation of specific banknote denominations.
These banknotes will cease to be recognized as legal currency after a 360-day duration from the announcement.
It will then be considered an illegal (...)
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen has welcomed steps towards a ceasefire in the war-torn country, where government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Houthi rebels have been fighting for more than eight years.
The development follows a series (...)
In a significant development for Yemen, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg has announced a major breakthrough following a series of meetings in Riyadh and Muscat.
These meetings, which included discussions with (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed on Sunday the statement, issued by the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Yemen, with regard to reaching a road map to support the peace path in the country.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of (...)
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday in Riyadh, praised the positive outcome of the Saudi-African Summit in Riyadh, which will lead to a significant leap in cooperation and partnerships between Saudi (...)
MUSCAT — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan arrived in Muscat to co-chair the first meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi.
The two counterparts will discuss, during the (...)
