Sri Lanka announces free tourist ETA for nationals of UAE, India, Pakistan, 37 countries The free-of-charge visa applies for a stay of 30 days; double entry is permitted for tourists from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka 1 min read
UAE-Oman travel: Road tripping this National Day weekend? Here's how to get car insurance and why you need it A trip to the Sultanate by car is favoured as it is affordable 2 min read
UAE: Travelling to Salalah in Khareef season? Attractions, visa requirements explained Every summer, thousands of UAE citizens and expatriates travel to Oman during the khareef season to enjoy the cooler weather, rainfall, and scenic natural beauty 3 min read
Bahrain announces Eid Al Adha holiday for public sector employees As livestock markets fill up, and Saudi Arabia prepares in full swing to receive Hajj pilgrims all over the world, here is a rundown of when Dhul Hijjah starts in different Gulf countries 2 min read
Hafeet Rail linking UAE, Oman now 40% completed: Where is work being done? The rail will span 238 km when completed, forming a vital link between the two Gulf countries 2 min read
Philippines asks Oman to cancel HIV test requirement for Filipino travellers Oman started implementing the requirement on March 1, mandating airlines to ask passengers to produce the certificate at the check-in counter prior to departure from the Philippines 2 min read
Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East conflict On Thursday, Tehran said it was drafting a peacetime protocol that would supervise maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman 2 min read
Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters Heavy rains have been affecting parts of the country since Saturday 1 min read
Four dead, one missing after thunderstorm rips through Oman Civil defence forces in Oman say they rescued and evacuated of 34 people from their homes 1 min read