Oman | Mar 30, 2022 Oman to allow foreign ownership for companies on Muscat stock exchange The move will help Oman diversify its economy away from dependency on oil. The country has recently sought investment from its neighbors in the Gulf.
Oman | Jan 14, 2022 4,000-year-old stone board game discovered at Oman excavation site Archaelogists said the board game appeared similar to other games played during the Bronze Age.
Oman | Aug 23, 2021 Oman lifts ban on vaccinated travelers from 18 countries Oman is loosening restrictions on travel amid a decline in COVID-19 cases across the Gulf country.
Israel | Jun 24, 2021 Omani FM voices hope Israel's new leaders will advance Palestinian state Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi told his Israeli counterpart that the Gulf country is hopeful the new government in Israel can take "concrete steps" to establish a sovereign Palestinian state.
Oman | Jun 11, 2021 The reform challenge: What Oman (and others) might learn from Egypt Parallels in experience may offer guideposts for managing change.
News Brief | May 24, 2021 Protests in Oman over job losses, economy Sultan Haitham has attempted to introduce economic and political reforms in the past year.
Oman | Mar 15, 2021 Oman bans popular chat app Clubhouse The audio-only phone application is popular throughout the Middle East but could face further restrictions.
Oman | Feb 10, 2021 Oman closes land border, parks and beaches as vaccine rollout continues The sultanate's anti-virus committee announced several new restrictions on travel and gatherings on Wednesday.
Oman | Jan 14, 2021 Oman moves ahead with overdue reforms Oman's leadership pushes ahead with reforms, cornered by the COVID-19 crisis and long-standing weaknesses in the local economy. Activists call for a constitutional monarchy.
Oman | Dec 11, 2020 Oman praises Israel-Morocco relations Oman has yet to recognize Israel officially, despite speculation that the sultanate would do so.
Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022
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Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
