Oman: Citizens of 25 countries allowed to visit country with American, EU valid visa

Oman authorities have loosened entry restrictions for citizens of 25 countries who seek to visit the sultanate. The regulations say that citizens of the shortlist can now enter the country on a non-sponsored e-visa supported by a valid residence or Read more

Syria: Iran against U.S. Participation in Syrian Peace Talks

Peace talks that would begin in Kazakhstan on Monday to end the six-year old Syrian war have begun facing first stumbling blocks following Iran’s objection to the presence of the United States in Astana. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Read more

GCC: Bahrain, Oman and KSA Downgraded by S&P

Most oil dependent countries have been downgraded by Standards and Poor’s rating agency and some Gulf countries were among those affected recently with their ratings reduced by 2notches. The agency cited that the falling oil prices contributed to the decision Read more

KSA: Informal meeting ahead of OPEC meeting ends barren

Member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are meeting this Friday in Vienna to discuss the organization’s policies especially the low hydrocarbon prices but a change is not expected as they continue to disagree over the approach Read more