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Indirect negotiations in Oman aimed to end strikes against shipping by Tehran-backed Houthis
Move close to crude chokepoint comes as Tehran-backed rebels menace vessels in Red Sea
Decision by Gulf state is latest sign of improving diplomatic relations in the region
On a hiking trip into the highlands, Oliver Smith explores a forgotten world of cliff-top hamlets, ancient water channels and palm-fringed gardens
From a fountain of fire to a Lebanese egg, via crystal trees, Nepali and Omani newcomers and art from Ukraine
Incident marks escalation of threat to vessels passing through important trade route
Disposal is part of $25bn divestment plan as oil major seeks funds to invest in clean energy
Cash-strapped sultanate is tapping richer neighbours for much-needed financial help
Coronavirus and plunging oil prices may force new leader to turn to Gulf neighbours for help
Investors are starting to test stability, particularly in the case of the Omani rial
In Oman, a new trip offers camping deep in the desert — and a chance to climb the ‘Everest of the Empty Quarter’
Sultan Haitham pledges to continue peacemaking role of his cousin and predecessor Qaboos
Deft diplomat who brought unity and prosperity to the third-largest country on the Arabian peninsula
Haitham bin Tariq Al Said succeeds his cousin, who had no children, as head of strategic Gulf state
Gulf state’s media reports death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said
One of the Gulf’s cheapest cities for expats is well endowed with culture and scenery
To Ad Dakhiliyah and Old Tanuf, the gruelling Haute Route event culminates at Jebel Akhdar, one of the Mideast’s toughest road biking tests
Israel sends cabinet members to Oman and UAE following prime minister’s Gulf trip
Talks focus on strengthening ties in security, technology and trade
Gulf state to sell off strategic stakes in 5 transmission and distribution groups
Aim-listed company had announced plan to tap investors for fresh funds on Monday
Unprecedented week-long heatwave kills at least 18 people in Canada
Expect very large capital flows after geopolitical realignment in the region
Older, bolder holidaymakers seek out increasingly far-flung destinations
Forget the Caribbean: Alec Russell finds an alternative winter sun spot off the Musandam peninsula
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