President Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet days after saying a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” amid expectations around the re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

From Iran to Oman: Trump’s expanding threat rhetoric

Analysts warn repeated brinkmanship risks destabilising volatile regions

Video: Runaway bull disrupts Eid Al Adha prayers

Video clip shows worshippers running for safety as it moved through an open prayer area

A runway bull attacked worshippers during Eid Al Adha prayers in Al Buraimi in Oman.

Why Trump warned Oman over Iran's Hormuz fee plans

Tehran’s reported talks with Muscat raised fears of a long-term Hormuz control framework

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026.

Trump draws red line on Hormuz control, warns Oman

Trump says no one will control the Strait of Hormuz as US vows to ‘watch over’ it

US President Donald Trump speaks alongside Secretary of state Marco Rubio during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 27, 2026.

Oman bans delivery bikes on main roads for safety

Move aimed at improving road safety, reducing traffic accidents

Food delivery motorcycles are now banned from using main roads in Oman, in a move aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.

Oman resumes drone operation permits

Civil Aviation Authority restores aerial sports and drone activities

The decision also includes the resumption of paragliding, paramotor activities, aerial sports aircraft operations and aviation-related sporting events across Oman.

Oman issues alert for travellers from Ebola-hit areas

Authority urges avoiding travel to outbreak areas and to follow official health updates

Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued a 21-day health monitoring advisory for travellers from Ebola-affected countries.

Reported Oman-Iran talks hint at new Hormuz phase

Talks over permits and fees hint Tehran is in no mood to loosen its grip on Hormuz

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during talks in Muscat in February. Oman has reportedly held discussions with Tehran over a possible payment system linked to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman announces Eid Al Adha holiday from May 26 to 30

Normal working hours will resume on Sunday, May 31

Oman announces Eid Al Adha holidays for public and private sector employees from May 26. Work resumes on Sunday, May 31.

Sharjah launches Oman shipping corridor to Sohar Port

New land-sea trade route aims to speed cargo flows, cut transport costs

Sharjah launches Oman logistics corridor, sends first shipments to Sohar Port

Oman committee to meet for Dhu Al Hijjah moon sighting

Supreme committee convenes Sunday to confirm start of final Islamic lunar month

Meeting at Endowments Ministry to decide official beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah 1447

Four killed by exhaust fumes inside running vehicle

The victims suffocated after inhaling toxic gases emitted from the vehicle’s exhaust

The Royal Oman Police issued a public safety warning urging residents not to sleep inside vehicles while engines are running or leave vehicles operating in enclosed spaces.

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