Separate case keeps ex-navy official Tiwary in Qatari jail; efforts on to free him: SourcesFormer Indian Navy officer Purnendu Tiwary stays in Qatar. He was arrested with seven others for espionage in 2022. While others returned, ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Oman makes company registration mandatory on electronic employment and recruitment platformOman has made registration on the Tawteen platform mandatory for all businesses. This initiative aims to increase the employment of Omani n...
04 Feb, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- India & Oman will work to roll out trade pact in three months: Piyush Goyal
India and Oman are set to implement a free trade agreement in the next three months. This pact allows Indian firms to employ 100% Indian st...
20 Dec, 2025, 04.05 AM IST
Oman assures hiring flexibility for Indian companies under trade pact, says Piyush GoyalOman has assured flexibility in hiring norms for Indian companies. Indian firms investing in Oman will be allowed to hire a majority of the...
19 Dec, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
Oman’s 10-year Golden Visa: Who is eligible and how much does it costOman launched a golden residency program on August 31, offering long-term visas to attract foreign investors and skilled professionals as p...
03 Sep, 2025, 03.48 PM IST
Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 yearsThe Royal Oman Police has introduced flexible validity options for expatriate residence cards, allowing residents to choose one, two, or th...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
'India, Oman close to signing trade pact'India and Oman are nearing the completion of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, though a few obstacles remain. India seeks to ...
23 May, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
'Omanisation' last key issue in conclusion of India-Oman FTA talks: OfficialIndia and Oman are nearing the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations, addressing Oman's 'Omanisation' policy. India seeks assuran...
22 May, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
Oman bars expats from certain jobs amid economic downturnIn a region that depends heavily on cheap foreign labour, expats in the sultanate make up about 40 percent of the country's 4.5 million-str...
25 Jan, 2021, 10.58 AM IST
India has the highest number of expat women employed in Oman's government sectorAccording to the 2020 Statistical Yearbook data from National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) Oman, the number of Indian women...
07 Sep, 2020, 02.58 PM IST
Oman could ban Pakistan International Airlines in light of pilot certification concernsWhile expressing concern over the recent safety issue with the PIA, the Omani Civil Aviation Authority warned Pakistan that the national fl...
15 Jul, 2020, 08.45 AM IST
Indians not singled out: Omanisation launched three decades backIt is no doubt that Oman among all other countries in Gulf employ more Indians in advisory role in government sector due to deep ties betwe...
05 May, 2020, 07.49 PM IST
India announces national mourning for its close friend Sultan Qaboos of OmanAs a mark of respect the Indian government has decided that there will be one day’s state mourning on January 13 throughout India. National...
12 Jan, 2020, 10.45 PM IST
DMK’s Jagathrakshakan Swamikannu travelled to Sri Lanka for record FDI oil refinery deal signingSo far, there has been no official word on the Indian interest in the project.
24 Mar, 2019, 12.20 PM IST
Time for Indian CEOs to pack up in Oman? Proposal to reserve top five positions for nativesOman isn’t exactly a favourite destination in the Gulf for expats. And the Shura plan has just taken the sheen further from the country.
27 May, 2015, 03.28 PM IST
- Labour pact with Oman must wait
The India-Oman labour pact has been delayed after differences arose between the two countries on the Labour Welfare MoU in the last minute.
14 Dec, 2007, 02.21 AM IST
- Oman and India to sign MoU on labour welfare
Oman and India are expected to ink a Memorandum of Understanding on labour, employment and manpower, in December or early next year, a seni...
26 Sep, 2007, 10.20 AM IST