Oman: News

27 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Impersonation scam targeting Indian nationals in Oman, warns embassy 

The Indian embassy in Oman has issued a warning to its citizens, following a surge in fraudulent activities.

30 Aug 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Asna: Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies near Gujarat 

A deep depression over the Kutch coast and adjoining areas of Pakistan and northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm named "Asna," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Friday.

14 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

A look at lowest totals for Oman in T20Is

England thrashed Oman in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Match 28 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

14 May 2024

Air India Express

AI flight cancellation fiasco: Woman couldn't meet husband before death

The family of a woman said she couldn't bid farewell to her husband—who was in an ICU in Oman—before he passed away because her Air India Express flight was canceled last week.

17 Apr 2024

United Arab Emirates

UAE: Dubai airport flooded, flights diverted after heavy rain

The sudden and heavy rain across several parts of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, brought with itself widespread flooding—severely impacting transportation and other services in the country.

16 Apr 2024

Air India

2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack

At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.

22 Sep 2023

Indian Ocean

India bolsters Indian Ocean security with Oman base, Mauritius airstrip

Amid China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India has operationalized a maritime support base in Oman's Duqm Port and is reportedly considering an air support facility in the north Agalega Islands of Mauritius.

29 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Kashyap Prajapati slams his second ODI ton: Key stats

Opener Kashyap Prajapati has slammed his second half-century in ODI cricket.

29 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Oman's Fayyaz Butt records his career-best ODI figures

Oman's right-arm pacer Fayyaz Butt took four wickets against Zimbabwe in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers encounter at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

19 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Zeeshan Maqsood smokes a match-winning fifty versus Ireland

Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood slammed a match-winning fifty against Ireland in their opening clash of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground.

19 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

CWC Qualifiers: Spirited Oman stun Ireland in a historic clash

Oman scripted a historic win over Ireland in their opening fixture of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground on Monday.

19 Jun 2023

Ireland Cricket

CWC Qualifiers: Kashyap Prajapati slams a 74-ball 72 versus Ireland

Oman opening batter Kashyap Prajapati played a fine knock against Ireland in his side's opening fixture of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club ground.

19 Jun 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

CWC Qualifiers: Oman's Aqib Ilyas clocks his sixth ODI fifty

Oman batter Aqib Ilyas slammed a handy fifty against Ireland in their opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers at the Bulawayo Athletic Club Ground.

22 May 2023

Punjab

Women from Punjab being sold to locals in Muscat: Report

Several women from Punjab are being sold to locals in Muscat and forced into immoral activities, alleged a woman who recently returned to India from Oman.

16 May 2023

Shopping

When in Oman, don't forget to shop for these souvenirs

Souvenirs hold a special place in one's life (and #traveldiaries) as they bring back so many memories from their vacation.

05 May 2023

Travel And Tourism

Don't make these mistakes when traveling in Oman

Oman is a country of vast deserts, ancient traditions, and warm hospitality.

27 Sep 2022

Nepal

World Tourism Day: 5 affordable foreign destinations from India

It is time to pack your bags and tickle your wanderlust as today is World Tourism Day!

30 Jul 2021

Israel

Ship linked to Israeli billionaire reportedly attacked off Oman

An oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, as details about the incident remained few.

26 Oct 2019

Goa

Cyclone Kyarr's intensity increases, heavy rainfall expected in Karnataka, Goa

Heavy rainfall is expected in Goa and coastal Karnataka on Saturday, due to Cyclone Kyarr.

07 Jun 2019

Dubai

Dubai: 17, including 12 Indians, die in tragic bus accident

In a sorrowful incident, 12 Indians lost their lives in Dubai after the bus they were traveling in crashed. A total of 17 people died in the accident, authorities confirmed.

04 Aug 2018

Air Pollution

Delhi air quality to worsen, try and stay indoors

After experiencing relatively good air quality for the past few days, Delhi's pollution levels are to set to increase, thanks to a raging dust storm in Oman.

20 Apr 2018

World

Swedish DJ Avicii passes away at 28

Swedish DJ Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) has been found dead in Oman. He was just 28.

12 Feb 2018

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's Oman visit: Attends India-Oman business meet

PM Narendra Modi was on a two-day state visit to Oman. The two sides signed eight agreements. He also addressed the Indian diaspora at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in capital Muscat.

11 Feb 2018

India

Modi will leave for Oman today, after completing UAE visit

After his historic visit to Palestine, PM Modi arrived in the UAE on Saturday on a two-day visit as part of his four-nation tour.

10 Feb 2018

Narendra Modi

Modi conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine

Narendra Modi is the first-ever Indian PM to visit Palestine. Considering this and his commitment to improving India-Palestine relations, President Abbas conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on him.