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Pakistan and Oman launch ferry link plans
Gulf News
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The ferry link, alongside other marine-related developments, were brought to attention during a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. The discussions were held between Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs,...
Bulgarian President to Present Omani Foreign Minister with Head of State's Honorary Sign
Bulgarian News Agency
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President Rumen Radev will present the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, with the Bulgarian head of State's Honorary Sign here on Friday. The Omani Foreign Minister is paying an official visit...
Ferry service between Pakistan and Oman on the cards to promote tourism
Daily Pakistan
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July 4, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Oman have discussed to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation to accelerate the launch of a ferry service, share marine expertise, and enhance trade in the maritime sector. The understanding was reached during a...
Shabab Oman II docks in France, showcasing Oman’s maritime legacy on European voyage
The Arabian Stories
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July 4, 2025
PARIS: The vessel sailed in from Plymouth, UK, as part of a broader mission to promote Omani culture and maritime heritage across 15 countries. Upon docking at Le Havre, Shabab Oman II received a warm welcome from His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed...
Oman Hockey begins campaign at Cairo
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
MUSCAT, JULY 3 The Oman national hockey team kicks off its participation in the International Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament on Saturday, hosted by Egypt from July 4 to 10. The tournament features three participating nations: Egypt, Croatia, and...
Oman’s roads add 37,300 vehicles over 12 months
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
MUSCAT: By the end of May 2025, the Sultanate of Oman had registered 1,791,177 vehicles, adding nearly 37,300 units over the past 12 months, reshaping the country’s mobility map and revealing deeper signals about its economic momentum and urban...
Oman urges global action for Palestinian rights
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...
Oman, Russia discussing joint investments in food security
TASS
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July 3, 2025
DUBAI, July 3. /TASS/. Oman and Russia are negotiating the launch of joint investment projects to enhance food security, as well as develop agriculture projects and water resources in the sultanate, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agricultural,...
Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; July 03, 2025
ARY News
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July 3, 2025
The Omani Rial (OMR) is trading at a rate of Rs 749 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Thursday, July 03. The buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 740 and Rs 749, respectively. The exchange rates for Omani Rial...
Oman’s Foreign Minister to Receive Bulgarian President’s Badge of Honour
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, will receive the Badge of Honour of the President of Bulgaria on Friday, July 4, for his decisive role in the release of Bulgarian sailors from the Galaxy Leader ship in January and...
Oman, Bulgaria discuss ways to enhance ties
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
SOFIA: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria on Thursday held a round of official talks in the city of Sofia, with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign...
Oman hosts virtual meet for UN Environment Assembly
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya,...
Oman hosts virtual preparatory meeting for 7th Session of UN Environment Assembly
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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MUSCAT, 3rd July, 2025 (WAM) - The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Environment Authority, hosted a joint virtual preparatory meeting in preparation for the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), scheduled to take...
Proposed ferry service between Gwadar, Oman: Govt to earn estimated $10–15bn annually: Minister
Business Recorder
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July 4, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands to earn an estimated $10–15 billion annually through maritime operations linked to a proposed ferry service between Gwadar and Oman, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said during a...
Omani oil price rises by more than $1 per barrel
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 3, 2025
[Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:20:06 +0300] Muscat – Saba: The price of Omani oil rose by $1.08 per barrel on Thursday, compared to Wednesday's price of $68.70. The official price of Omani oil for September delivery today reached $69.78, according to the...
Oman, UK vow to boost military cooperation
Oman Observer
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July 3, 2025
MUSCAT: Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani, Minister of the Royal Office, on Thursday received in his office Maj Gen James Martin of the United Kingdom and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed several topics of...
Oman, Tunisia hold political consultations in Tunisia
Muscat Daily
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July 3, 2025
Tunisia – Oman and Tunisia held high-level political consultations in Tunis on Wednesday, led by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad....
Oman, Bulgaria discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations
Times of Oman
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Sofia: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Bulgaria today held a round of official talks in the city of Sofia, with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while...
Oman participates in UN meeting
Times of Oman
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Geneva:The Sultanate of Oman took part in an interactive dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Oman...
Saudi Industry Minister Launches Second Phase of Saudi-Omani Industrial Integration
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 3, 2025
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef launched the second phase of industrial integration between Saudi Arabia and Oman,...