MUSCAT: Oman and the United Arab Emirates have stressed the need for closer coordination amid rapidly evolving regional developments. On 30 September, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s National Security Adviser, at Al Barakah Palace. The talks addressed regional stability and the further development of bilateral relations.

MUSCAT: Oman’s OQ Group and the state-run Research and Innovation Authority have signed a memorandum aimed at transforming research findings into practical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The cooperation will focus primarily on water management, alternative energy, biodiesel and genetic resources.

Muscat: Oman’s Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a National Programme to Enhance an Investment-Friendly Business Environment. According to the report of the meeting chaired by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the programme is due to launch in early 2027.

Luanda/Muscat: Oman and Angola signed five agreements, eight memoranda of understanding and an executive programme during the state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Angola. Their cooperation covers energy, investment, agriculture, logistics and water infrastructure.

Salalah: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi met honorary consuls of the Sultanate of Oman serving in countries around the world in Salalah. Among the participants was Ivo Vaněk, Honorary Consul of the Sultanate of Oman in the Czech Republic.

Muscat: Oman has taken another concrete step towards low-emission transport. National transport operator Mwasalat will deploy the Sultanate of Oman’s first hydrogen-powered city bus in Muscat. At the same time, a new ultra-fast charging technology for electric vehicles will be tested near the capital.