Sultan Haitham and President Macron signed six agreements and three memoranda expanding Oman-France cooperation, with the Muscat Metro project centerpiece supporting the sultanate's infrastructure modernization and economic diversification strategy across multiple sectors.
President El-Sisi spoke with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in a recent conversation.
Botswana signed comprehensive agreements with Oman covering mineral exploration across 70% of its territory, a 500MW solar project, and oil storage infrastructure, advancing the nation's strategy to diversify beyond diamonds, which currently account for 80% of export earnings.
US and Iran are stuck in a diplomatic deadlock amid deep institutional skepticism and lack of trust.
Iran Applies Different Postwar Approaches to the Persian Gulf Arab States
PM Modi conveyed Eid greetings to Kuwait's Crown Prince. The two discussed the Strait of Hormuz. Modi condemned strikes on Kuwait.
Netanyahu ordered intensified Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while Iran reopened internet access after 87-day blackout, as Trump explores potential US-Iran nuclear negotiations amid regional escalation.
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree establishing an AI Special Zone in Muscat, offering tax incentives and exemptions to qualifying projects, positioning the nation to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure and attract tech investment.
PM Modi and UAE President discussed rising West Asian tensions. They emphasized safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.