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The 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck south of Oman's Musandum early on Sunday. photo: X

Earthquake in Oman's Musandam 'felt slightly' in UAE

Weather bureau said the 2.9-magnitude quake had no broader effect on the Emirates

UAE

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to exchange prisoners

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Oman and India sign Cepa to boost trade and co-operation

Iran seizes foreign tanker allegedly carrying smuggled diesel in Gulf of Oman

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Oman Air has made temporary adjustments to some flight schedules after global supply chain disruptions forced a number of its aircraft out of service. Getty Images

Oman Air grounds some aircraft amid supply chain delays

State-owned airline is working with manufacturers to return affected fleet to operation

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Omani Foreign Minister says Israel is prime source of insecurity in region

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by Sultan Haitham of Oman in Muscat. Getty Images

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Queiroz says Oman have 'everything to win and nothing to lose' against UAE

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Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi, right, clears the ball under pressure from Oman's Nasser Al Rawahi. Reuters

World Cup 2026 Qualifier play-off: Five things UAE learnt from Oman v Qatar

Goalless draw in opening game in Doha provided pointers for the national team as they plot path to finals

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Crossing the Gulf by train to be 'as easy as taking a plane'

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Oman bans bottled water imports from Iran after two die from contaminated batch

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Sultan of Oman in Salalah

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President Sheikh Mohamed spoke by phone with Sultan Haitham of Oman on Friday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court / Oman News Agency

President Sheikh Mohamed and Oman's Sultan Haitham offer Gaza support in call

Leaders stress that two-state solution is key to securing peace

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Iraqi PM pitches his country as 'oasis of stability' on visit to Oman

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Oman launches golden visa: How Gulf countries are tempting investors

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Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors

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Scientists shed light on Gulf boom-time based on dates rather than oil

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Oman struck by minor earthquake in Madha region

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Downtown Muscat. The sultanate plans to launch a new initiative to support high-performing Omani companies to expand locally and globally. Silvia Razgova / The National

Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors

Sultanate will also launch a new service permitting the online transfer of commercial registration

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