News
6 April 2021
Political consultations between Oman and Switzerland
The Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman holds bilateral political consultations with the Foreign Minister of Switzerland. ...
31 March 2021
UN Secretary-General thanks His Majesty for support of Yemen peace process
The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his “essential” support for the search for a peaceful solution to the conflict in ...
30 March 2021
Oman joins the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Lisbon Agreement
The Sultanate joins the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Denomination. ...
29 March 2021
Political consultations between the Sultanate and the People’s Republic of China
Political consultations between the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China were held at the Foreign Ministry today. ...
17 March 2021
Oman participates in GCC Ministerial Council
The Sultanate took part in the 147th session of the GCC Ministerial Council held in Riyadh. ...
12 March 2021
Oman’s Foreign Minister in phone call with UN Secretary General
Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has discussed the latest developments in Yemen with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. ...
4 March 2021
Oman’s container ports ranked as world’s fastest
The Sultanate’s ports have been ranked number one in the world in terms of speed of container handling. ...
18 February 2021
His Majesty the Sultan welcomes 30 Ambassadors
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik receives the credentials of ambassadors to the Sultanate of Oman ...
2 February 2021
Oman receives COVID-19 vaccine gift from India
Oman’s Foreign Minister has thanked India for a gift of 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. ...
11 January 2021
January 11th: the day His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the throne
The Sultanate of Oman marks the anniversary of the day His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik assumed the throne. ...
11 January 2021
His Majesty Sultan Haitham promulgates new Basic Statute of the State
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal Decrees on the promulgation of the Basic Statute of the State and the law governing the Council of Oman. ...
10 January 2021
January 10th: Oman remembers
The Sultanate of Oman marks one year since the passing of His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos. ...
30 December 2020
Oman and Thailand celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations
The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Thailand have exchanged messages of congratulation to mark 40 years of friendship. ...
24 December 2020
His Majesty endorses the launch of “Oman 2040”
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has endorsed the launch of “Oman 2040” – the blueprint for the economic and social development of the Sultanate. ...
10 December 2020
Oman to give visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries to boost tourism
In line with national efforts to promote and ease services for tourists visiting Oman, nationals of 103 countries will be exempt from entry visas for stays of up to ten ...
5 December 2020
Oman’s Foreign Minister expresses the Sultanate’s optimism for end to Gulf crisis
The Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, has said he is optimistic that inclusive dialogue can deliver a permanent solution to tensions within the GCC. ...
30 November 2020
Oman: a safe haven from terrorism
An international study reports Oman is free from terrorism, making it the safest country in The Middle East and North Africa. ...
19 November 2020
Former French President praises Oman
François Hollande, the former French President, has hailed the Sultanate as “a haven of peace.” ...
17 November 2020
Oman rated one of world’s best business locations
Oman has been ranked as one of the top 20 places in the world to invest and do business. ...
8 November 2020
His Majesty the Sultan welcomes ambassadors
His Majesty Sultan Haitham has received the credentials of ambassadors to Oman. ...
8 October 2020
Omani citizens can get e-visa to enter Russia
Omani citizens will be able to obtain an electronic entry visa for the whole territory of the Russian Federation according to a new decree. ...
5 October 2020
Oman ambassador presents credentials to Chemical Weapons Agency
Director-General of OPCW received the credentials of Dr Sheikh Abdullah bin Salim al-Harthy, Sultanate’s Permanent Representative. ...
3 October 2020
Oman welcomes Sudan peace accord
The Sultanate has welcomed the peace accord signed between the Sudanese Transitional Government and the Revolutionary Front. ...
1 October 2020
His Majesty the Sultan offers condolences on the death of Sheikh Sabah
His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik and his accompanying delegation offered condolences to Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jabir al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait ...

