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Oman unveils FIFA World Cup silver commemorative coin

5,000 have been minted for local and international markets

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Oman will issue a silver commemorative coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Two Omanis injured in Salalah shooting after dispute

Police say victims are in stable condition as legal proceedings begin

Police said the incident stemmed from a quarrel between the two men linked to previous disagreements, which escalated into an exchange involving gunfire.

Oman police seek public help to find missing woman

Ikhtarshah Jan has been missing for 18 days after leaving her home in Rustaq

A Bangladeshi woman who has been missing for 18 days after leaving her home in the Wilayat of Rustaq.

No tolls, just fees? What Iran's plan for Hormuz means

Legal experts say calling a transit charge a fee may not make it lawful.

There is no provision in international law for a coastal state charging for passage through a natural waterway, whether you call it a toll or a fee or whatever. a legal expert says.

Indian seafarers under attack near Iran-Oman waters

Distress reports from crew raise alarm over vessel attacks near Strait of Hormuz region

Videos circulating on social media show distressed seafarers claiming they are stranded in dangerous conditions and facing constant threat amid ongoing strikes.

Indian seafarer dies off Oman coast, embassy confirms

Embassy coordinates return of body as union alleges delay in medical aid

Seafarers’ union warns of rising risks, urges stronger safety measures near Oman

Oman sees fresh Indian vessel incident near Shinas port

Indian Embassy in Muscat seeks details as authorities examine latest development

A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Casualties feared and further details awaited.

Travel UAE to Oman by bus: What to know

How to reach Muscat, Musandam and Salalah by coach from across the UAE

How to travel from UAE to Oman by bus: Routes, fares and timetables

Planning UAE-Oman travel? Sharjah bus schedule changes

Plan your trip: Sharjah-Muscats Route 203 buses now on new schedule

Updated schedule from Al Jubail Station enhances UAE–Oman bus connectivity

Why Oman Air says ticket prices can’t keep rising

Carrier says bookings remain strong despite war and regional airspace disruption

"We're continuing the work on the transformation. We want to be world class in terms of cost base and efficiency and productivity, and that doesn't change in any respect. All of that work still going on in the background," Korfiatis said on Oman Air's transformation plan.

Oman braces for months of intense summer heat

Rainfall likely to remain below normal across much of the Sultanate

Rainfall levels in eastern and southern parts of the Sultanate are likely to remain below seasonal averages during June.

Two seriously injured in restaurant gas cylinder blast

Victims suffer severe burns after blast sparks fire in the Al Amerat restaurant

Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Muscat Governorate responded to the incident and brought the blaze under control after it erupted following the explosion.

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