Oman News » Musandam News Oman » Musandam: Iran war takes its toll on Oman as cargo sits still and tourism near Strait of Hormuz dries up
The port town of Khasab sits at the very tip of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, on the south side of the Strait of Hormuz. Oman has been left largely untouched by missiles and drones from Iran, but its ...
News Oman » Musandam: Away from Iran, the opposite bank of the Strait of Hormuz tells a different story
Musandam’s unusual position on the map is the result of centuries of shifting power along the Gulf’s coastline. Today it belongs to Oman, though it is separated from the rest of the country by the ...
News Oman » Musandam: US-sanctioned oil tanker hit off Oman coast
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. March 1 (Reuters) - A Palau-flagged oil tanker under U.S. sanctions was hit on Sunday off Oman's Musandam peninsula, injuring four ...
News Oman » Musandam: Khasab Musandam Tour Celebrates New Milestone in Adventure Tourism, Introducing Exclusive Packages for the UAE and Beyond
Musandam, Sultanate of Oman--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2024) - Leading the tourism offer of unrepeatable experiences in the exclave of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, Khasab Musandam Tour proudly ...
News Oman » Musandam: Oil tanker with 15 Indians onboard hit off Oman coast amid Israel–Iran escalation; 4 injured
An oil tanker carrying 15 Indian nationals was struck off the coast of Oman, injuring four crew members, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.
News Oman » Musandam: This Middle Eastern country has the world’s only desert fjords – here’s why you should visit
Towering cliffs meet turquoise waters in Musandam, Oman—home to the world’s only desert fjords, often called the “Norway of Arabia.” Musandam, Oman features dramatic desert fjords called the "Norway ...
News Oman » Musandam: For Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is a windfall and a burden
The monarchy, which draws its influence from its geographic position on the edge of the maritime corridor, has been unsettled by Iran's strategy of monetizing the passage. With its hands tied by a ...
News Oman » Musandam: Not just Iran: Why Oman is crucial in the Strait of Hormuz
When people think about the Strait of Hormuz, they often imagine the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. But did you know that another country also occupies a key geographical ...
News Oman » Musandam: Why Oman may be India's most important untapped strategic partner in the Gulf
As conflict and uncertainty continue to haunt West Asia, India's search for secure trade, energy and maritime routes is becoming more urgent than ever. In that search, one country stands out above all ...
News Oman » Musandam: Oman Progresses Work On New Musandam Airport
Work is moving ahead on the development of the new regional airport at Musandam, Oman, with the final design of the proposed airport now complete and the tendering process for the estimated $250 ...