A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

UAE expresses its hope that these consultations will yield positive outcomes

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Iran-US talks begin in Oman: What’s at stake?

Tehran seeks sanctions relief, nuclear-only talks; Washington pushes broader demands

While both sides say they are open to talks, they remain sharply divided on what should be discussed — and how far any deal should go.

Premarital medical tests now mandatory in Oman

Marriage contracts will not be finalised without health screening and counseling

New rule aims to reduce inherited disorders and disease transmission.

Indian expat wins Dh20 million Big Ticket jackpot

Shanthanu Shettigar got lucky with ticket number 305810 purchased on Jan 20

‘I can’t believe it’: Indian expat wins Dh20 million jackpot in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

2.2-magnitude earthquake hits Sea of Oman

Minor earthquake recorded off Oman’s eastern coast near Sur

2.2-magnitude earthquake hits Sea of Oman, no damage reported

Oman warns of dangerous wadi flows amid heavy rain

Civil Defence urges motorists, families to avoid flooded roads and wadis as rain continues

The CDAA warned against attempting to cross flooded roads or approaching water bodies, citing serious safety risks.

Three French tourists die as boat capsizes near Muscat

25 French tourists, a guide, and the captain were aboard a boat that overturned near Oman

25 French tourists, guide, captain on boat that overturned

Oman sets fines for late reporting of work injuries

New rules widen coverage to stress-related injuries and tighten employer reporting duties

Social Protection Fund sets strict reporting deadlines and fines for delayed injury notifications.

Oman hit by cold wave as Jebel Shams drops to -2°C

Authorities warn of hazardous conditions amid Oman’s cold wave

Oman hit by cold wave as Jebel Shams temperature drops to -2°C with strong winds

Oman temperatures drop to -0.1°C at Jebel Shams

Oman’s highest peak logs the coldest temperature in the sultanate

Temperatures reached -1 degrees Celsius early morning on Tuesday at Jebel Shams in north-eastern Oman.

Late car repairs? Insurers must pay cash compensation

Under new rules, insurers must complete vehicle repairs within 30 days of filing

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