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December 18, 2025 5:22 PM

India, Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in new era of trade and economic partnership

India and Oman on Thursday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in bilateral ties and opening a new chapter of trade, investment and people-to-people cooperation between the two countries. The agreement wa...

December 18, 2025 12:38 PM

Indian Embassy steps up tourism outreach in Oman with B2B meets, roadshows and destination campaigns

One of the Indian Embassy’s key focus areas in Oman is strengthening tourism cooperation between India and the Sultanate, including in medical and wellness tourism. To advance this, the Embassy organises a series of targeted engagements, business-t...

December 18, 2025 11:52 AM

India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II to commence in Abu Dhabi today

The Indian Army contingent for Exercise Desert Cyclone-II arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of the joint military exercise with UAE Land Forces scheduled from December 18 to 30. The nearly two-week exercise will focus on enhancing interoperability and opera...

December 18, 2025 12:41 PM

India-Oman trade and investment ties deepen amid strong economic momentum

India and Oman continue to strengthen their economic and commercial partnership, with bilateral trade and investment showing sustained growth across key sectors. The relationship reflects a complementary economic synergy, anchored in energy cooperati...

December 10, 2025 6:57 PM

Bridge Summit 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi, showcasing global innovation in media and technology

Bridge Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event, concluded today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre after a three-day programme. The summit drew more than 60,000 participants from 132 countries and featured over 400 international...

December 5, 2025 3:12 PM

Saudi Arabia cuts January oil prices to Asia to five-year low

Saudi Arabia has lowered the official selling price of its Arab Light crude for Asian buyers in January to sixty cents a barrel above the Oman/Dubai benchmark, the lowest premium in five years. The move reflects growing signs of surplus in the global...

December 5, 2025 2:57 PM

Anti-Hamas Gazan tribal leader killed in setback for Israeli policy

The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza died while mediating a family dispute, the group said on Thursday, in what would be a blow to Israeli efforts to support Gazan clans against the Islamist movement. Yasser Abu Shabab...

December 4, 2025 1:16 PM

Indian crew member detained in Yemen since July released and returns home

Government of India has welcomed the release of Indian crew member Anilkumar Raveendran, who was on the ship MV Eternity C and under detention in Yemen since July 7, 2025. He reached Muscat on Tuesday and is expected to travel back to India soon. The...

December 3, 2025 5:49 PM

Global village celebrates UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with fireworks, drone shows and cultural performances

Global Village marked the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad with spectacular evening celebrations, headlined by the grand Emirati operetta "From the Desert to the Stars" on the main stage. The production brought together music, poetry and dance to tell a stor...

December 3, 2025 4:47 PM

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum Opens to Public

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan officially opened the Zayed National Museum in the presence of Supreme Council members and rulers of the emirates, marking a significant addition to Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District. The opening ...

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