Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km
By Menna AlaaElDin, Jonathan Saul and Kate Abnett Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km Aug 10 – Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 400 square kilometres, the…
Dubai-Oman green corridor comes online: UAE opens new routes to speed up sea and air cargo movement
Dubai-Oman Green Corridor launched: Game changer for global trade Dubai and Oman have launched a “green corridor” for air and sea freight in a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, promising faster, more efficient and…
Maha banana exports hit by conflict
Nashik: The banana trade is facing its worst storm in years, with thousands of tonnes of the fruit and the livelihoods behind it hanging in the balance as geopolitical tensions tighten their grip on sea lanes. Banana exports from Maharashtra to West Asia…
Oman Salalah port explosion: Iranian drone hits oil storage tank? Tehran denies war with US, Israel engulfs Middle East
Iranian drone hits oil tank at Salalah port in Oman, causing massive fire, Tehran denies involvement The widening conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has now reached one of the Gulf’s most strategic maritime hubs. On March 11, 2026,…
Dogs tied to posts, kittens left in boxes: Abandoned pets flood Dubai streets as expats flee regional crisis World News
Pet owners fleeing Dubai dump their pets on the streets to escape escalating crisis middle East. Veterinarians in Dubai say they are seeing an influx of inquiries about euthanizing their pets as the conflict continues, with other owners simply leaving…
US, Israel launch attack on Iran: Indian national killed in tanker attack off Oman coast
New Delhi: An Indian national died after an oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, triggering an explosion and fire on board, Omani authorities said on Monday.According to Oman’s Maritime Security Center, the oil tanker MKD VYOM was…
Oil tanker carrying 15 Indians and 5 Iranians attacked off Oman coast, 4 crew members injured
During the US-Iran conflict, an oil tanker with reportedly 15 Indians among its 20-man crew was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Four sailors were injured.The Oman Maritime Security Center confirmed that the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was…
Driving from the UAE to Oman this Eid? Visa, insurance and border fees explained
Orange Card, exit fees, visa on arrival: What UAE travelers must know before driving to Oman as eid al-fitr As Eid al-Fitr 2026 approaches, residents of the United Arab Emirates prepare for a long holiday, with many planning a scenic road trip to…
‘Now is the perfect time to smash’: Oman captain leads team against struggling Australian Cricket News
Captain Oman Jatinder Singh He showed confidence in the final group match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia at the Palleke International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking to the ICC, Singh said “now is the best time to…
What is the Singapore-India-Gulf submarine cable system invested by UAE du for high data connectivity?
du will invest in a subsea fiber optic network that will connect six key locations, with landing points including Kalba in the United Arab Emirates, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore. Telecommunications provider…