Oman’s Ahli Bank ‘exploring merger’ after proposal from Sohar International

MUSCAT : In a statement issued on Monday, April 7, Sohar International confirmed that its board has resolved to send a letter of intent to Ahli Bank’s board, initiating discussions on a possible merger. The proposal outlines that the assets and liabilities …

Deal within reach if US shows genuine will in Oman talks: Araghchi

Iran’s foreign minister has voiced optimism ahead of the upcoming round of indirect talks with the United States, saying a deal can be reached if Washington demonstrates genuine will. Abbas Araghchi, speaking in Algeria on Tuesday, said Iran’s primary goal …

Kuwait's Global sells 51% stake in Oman's Al Jazeera steel

Global Investment House, the Kuwait-based asset management and investment banking firm, said on Monday its alternative asset management arm, Global Capital Management, has sold its 51 per cent stake in Muscat-listed Al Jazeera Steel Products Company. …

Oman's Ahli Bank and Sohar Bank plan to create a banking group with assets worth $30 billion

AK&M 08 April 2025 17:55 Omani lenders Ahli Bank SAOG and Sohar International Bank SAOG are considering a merger to create one of the largest banking groups in Oman with assets worth $30 billion amid an uncertain market situation following the …

Nine Afghan nationals, one Indian arrested for attempting to enter Oman illegally

Iran’s FM to hold indirect nuclear talks with US envoy in Oman

Iran 's foreign minister on Tuesday said that he'll meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program as tensions remain high in the Middle …

Oman steps in again to mediate between US and Iran

The US and Iran are scheduled to engage in indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman this week, signalling a cautious step toward diplomacy at a time of heightened regional tensions. At the heart of the renewed diplomatic efforts is Oman, a longtime Gulf …

Pak Ambassador to Oman inaugurates Ghedex Global

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman Syed Naveed Safdar Bukhari has Inaugurated Pakistan Pavilion at GHEDEX 2025 ( Ghedex Global ). According to the official sources, HEC and IIUI are representing Pakistan’s higher …

Iranian nuclear: towards indirect dialogue between Washington and Tehran under the aegis of Oman

While Donald Trump claimed on Monday to have begun "direct" discussions with Iran on its nuclear program, Tehran has been keen to correct this. The Iranian Foreign Ministry clarified on Tuesday, April 8, that these will in fact be indirect high- …

Qatar welcomes Oman's hosting of US-Iran talks

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed on Tuesday the hosting of high-level talks between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman on Saturday. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the …