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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

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to exchange prisoners

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

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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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UAE one game away from World Cup finals after tense comeback win over Oman

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

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

Saudi Arabia move step closer to World Cup 2026 with win over Indonesia

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

Inside Al Mirani Fort, Muscat’s ancient defender, as it reopens to tourists

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Sultan of Oman in Salalah

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

Oman launches golden visa: How Gulf countries are tempting investors

Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors

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

Oman struck by minor earthquake in Madha region

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

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

Oman struck by minor earthquake in Madha region

Omani designer's hyper-realistic video game set in 1900s Gulf

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