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(MENAFN) A vessel erupted in flames off the coast of Oman on Monday, sparking an urgent maritime emergency before Indian authorities confirmed that all 24 Indian crew members aboard had been accounted for and were unharmed.

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(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of Oman and Iran held high-level telephone consultations on Sunday to address maritime security concerns and explore avenues for de-escalating regional tensions, the Omani Foreign Ministry confirmed.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Two people were injured after a residential building in northern Oman was targeted in an incident reported on Monday, according to an official news agency.

EIN Presswire

MEBIS 2026 is gaining strong momentum with 400+ senior bankers confirmed and banking leaders from across MENA joining the agenda ahead of September.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Iran’s Navy has claimed it targeted a US destroyer operating in the Gulf of Oman, alleging the vessel served as a command-and-control platform linked to American actions against Iranian shipping, according to Iranian military statements....

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Navy said Wednesday that it targeted a U.S. destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, describing it as a command-and-control hub involved in what it called American attacks on Iranian commercial shipping, according to reports.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Asyad Group accelerates its expansion into key international markets, reinforcing its commitment to deliver integrated, multimodal logistics solutions across critical trade corridors.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) According to reports, Türkiye has announced plans to modernize the historic Hejaz Railway and extend it toward Oman as part of an ambitious effort to create an alternative global trade route to the Strait of Hormuz.

Office of the United States Trade Representative

WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that the acts, policies, and practices of 60 economies related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman's foreign minister issued an urgent call Sunday evening for immediate diplomatic action to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping restrictions tightened in the aftermath of joint US-Israeli strikes...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman’s foreign minister has emphasized the need for diplomatic engagement to secure long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as maritime movement remains strained following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman has called for increased diplomatic engagement to secure long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue over shipping disruptions linked to broader regional conflicts involving Iran and Western powers....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman’s foreign minister has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to safeguard long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions affecting maritime traffic following recent regional military developments.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Oman has no intention of introducing tolls on shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following direct diplomatic communication with Omani officials, according to remarks cited in...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday that American forces disabled a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to sail toward an Iranian port.

ECB - European Central Bank

Keynote speech by Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Asian Monetary Policy Forum Singapore, 22 May 2026 Introduction It is an honour to be invited to contribute to the Asian Monetary Policy Forum.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman has called for a more cooperative regional framework to ensure freedom of navigation and safeguard maritime interests, according to a statement from its Foreign Ministry on Friday.

EIN Presswire

The company arrives at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show with a growing international footprint and a focus on how computer vision is being applied on offshore MUSCAT, OMAN, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The conversation around AI in offshore...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman has firmly ruled out any imposition of fees on vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, with its transport minister invoking binding international maritime law to rebuff proposals attributed to Tehran that have rattled global energy...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Oman on Wednesday threw its diplomatic weight behind the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling on all parties to redouble efforts toward a durable and comprehensive peace.