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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Oman on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, killing at least 17 people as rescuers searched for survivors ...
DUBAI (Reuters) - The three gunmen who shot and killed six people at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman in an attack claimed by Islamic State this week were all Omani nationals, police said on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia praised the efficiency of the Omani reaction to the shooting. The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al Budaiwi, affirmed the support of the council for Oman, which is a member state. [15] News outlets have noted the rarity of the attack in Oman, a relatively stable Gulf nation. [10]
Intercity bus service on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi, Dubai-Sharjah, and Dubai-Ajman routes were suspended. [31] A total of 1,244 flights at Dubai International Airport were cancelled over a two-day period with 41 others diverted. [32] [33] All Flydubai flights scheduled for departure on 16 April from Dubai were cancelled.
Hafeet Rail (Arabic: حفيت للقطارات) is a rail transport company set up to connect the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman by rail. A joint venture of Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala, the railway aims to connect the Etihad Rail network at Al Ain with the port of Sohar. [1]
In April 2021 Oman introduced its value added tax, later than the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain but before Qatar and Kuwait. [35] In May and June 2021, there were many protests against the Omani government over economic concerns such as unemployment and corruption. [36] Some protesters were arrested and then released. [37] [36]
Also, Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets saw their biggest drops in 2019, with Dubai falling 4% and the Saudi markets falling 3.6%. [ 2 ] As a result of the incident the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued an alert to all ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to "acts of sabotage" [ 29 ] and suggested caution be ...
In January 2011, Oman stated that they have discovered an alleged spy network operated by the United Arab Emirates that targeted its government and military. UAE denied any involvement and expressed willingness to cooperate with any investigation. A number of Omani citizens were arrested, some of whom worked in the government.