Oman & United Arab Emirates
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Oman faces territorial pressure from the United Arab Emirates, which has shown intent to exploit local politics to control the strategic Musandam peninsula. While both navigate the fallout of the Iran war, Oman remains wary of the UAE's regional ambitions.
International
Oman: A cargo ship sank off the coast of Oman after being attacked. Oman's coast guard rescued the crew members of the Haji Ali Dargah.
United Arab Emirates: A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates also denied a secret visit by Benjamin Netanyahu.
May 14, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Oman: Oman participated in the OPEC online meeting that decided on the June production quota increase.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC and OPEC, causing internal fractures within the cartel. Its production will no longer count towards OPEC quotas, and it plans to significantly increase its own output.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Oman: Oman is one of the seven OPEC+ countries that agreed to the production adjustment to support oil market stability.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates left OPEC+ on May 1, which analysts view as a blow to OPEC's power, though OPEC+ is pressing on with its output plans.
May 02, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Oman: Oman, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Oman: Oman is a key player in regional peace efforts and a target for Canada's economic and defence cooperation, particularly through its Oman Vision 2040 diversification plan.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is being visited by Canada's Defence Minister to discuss regional security.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman's Red Sea coast ports are being used as an alternative for diverted ships, with containers then shipped overland, offering a partial solution to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, through figures like Badr Jafar, is actively seeking to diversify its trade routes and reduce strategic dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, planning new pipelines and port capacity.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman is geographically significant as it borders the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments that has been affected by Iranian threats and attacks during the war.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ is a strategic move to gain autonomy over its oil production and foreign policy, potentially increasing its global market share and strengthening ties with the United States and Israel, but also deepening its rift with Saudi Arabia.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
Business
Oman: Oman is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is a key landing point for the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, reinforcing its position as a global hub for data, cloud, and AI.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman is collaborating with Iran on developing a new service-and-payment-based framework for the passage of merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is preventing BRICS from reaching a unified position on the West Asia conflict by insisting on condemning Iran, highlighting internal divisions within the alliance.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman's waters are designated as an 'enhanced security area' by the United States for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and authorities are urged to coordinate with Oman. A residential building in Oman was also targeted, wounding foreign workers.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has come under attack from Iran with missiles and drones, resulting in fires at oil facilities and damage to cargo vessels. It has condemned these attacks and called for an immediate halt.
May 03, 2026 · 109 articles
International
Oman: Oman has previously mediated talks between the United States and Iran and is being approached by Iran to support a toll collection mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates experienced renewed attacks from Iran, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be halted.
Apr 26, 2026 · 104 articles
International
Oman: A residential building in Oman was targeted, injuring two foreigners, indicating the broader regional impact of the conflict.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has come under attack from Iran, with a drone sparking a fire at an oil facility in United Arab Emirates — Fujairah and missile alerts being issued. The United Arab Emirates condemned these attacks and reserved the right to respond.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Oman: Oman reported that a residential building in Bukha was hit, injuring two people, indicating the broader regional impact of the conflict.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been subjected to multiple drone and missile attacks from Iran, causing damage to an oil facility and injuring Indian nationals. The United Arab Emirates considers these attacks a dangerous escalation.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
International
Oman: Oman has been struck in retaliatory attacks as the conflict expanded.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates experienced a missile attack that killed one person, closed its airspace, and has been struck in retaliatory attacks.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman was considered unlikely to join military action against Iran due to its relatively closer ties with Tehran, maintaining a neutral position in the conflict.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates was the most heavily targeted Gulf state by Iran and sought a coordinated military response from other Gulf nations, which was rejected, leading to strained relations and its withdrawal from OPEC.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman is noted for its long coastline on the Gulf of Oman, providing a natural advantage for oil exports outside the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is accelerating the construction of a new oil pipeline to double its export capacity through Fujairah, significantly reducing its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports amidst regional tensions.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Oman: Oman, a coastal country of the Strait of Hormuz, was visited by Abbas Araghchi to discuss safe passage through the strait, maintaining warm ties with Iran.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, through its presidential adviser Anwar Gargash, criticized Gulf allies for their weak response to Iran's attacks, indicating a reassessment of containment policy.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Oman: Oman is a country visited by Abbas Araghchi as part of diplomatic efforts to channel goods through its ports to neutralize the US blockade.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, signaling discord among Gulf nations and impacting global oil exporting groups.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Oman: A cargo ship near Oman was attacked, adding to the regional tensions affecting oil prices.
United Arab Emirates: A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized, contributing to regional instability and impacting oil prices.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Oman: Iran has previously expressed a desire to toll traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz and share the revenue with Oman.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates was targeted by Iran with ballistic missiles and drones, causing injuries, highlighting the regional impact of the conflict.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
International
Oman: One Oman-based company was sanctioned for arranging vessels to carry Iranian oil cargoes.
United Arab Emirates: Four United Arab Emirates-based companies were sanctioned for facilitating Iranian oil shipments, affecting the country's business environment.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Oman: Abbas Araghchi had previously visited Oman as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks from Iran, with one causing a fire at an oil refinery, which Iran denies.
May 05, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Oman: Oman's Foreign Ministry facilitated discussions between Iranian and Omani experts to ensure 'smooth transit' through the Strait of Hormuz, playing a diplomatic role in de-escalating tensions.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates activated its air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, highlighting its vulnerability to the escalating regional tensions and missile attacks.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Oman: A ship was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman amidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates: A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken towards Iran, contributing to regional tensions.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Oman: Oman oversaw previous rounds of talks between the United States and Iran, indicating its role as a potential mediator.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been affected by Iranian attacks, including a fire at its Fujairah oil port, and has expressed its right to respond to these escalations.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
International
Oman: Oman, which shares the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, is being lobbied by Iran to support a mechanism for collecting tolls from vessels passing through the strait.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC, citing the need for agility to respond to market demands amidst the war-induced shortages.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
Oman: Oman is mentioned as a country bordering the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the geographical context of the dispute.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is accused by Abbas Araghchi of being an 'active partner' in a US-Israeli campaign against Iran, adding another layer of regional tension.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Oman: Oman is one of the ten countries that signed an MoU with India for collaboration in developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex.
United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates is one of the ten countries that signed an MoU with India for collaboration in developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Oman: Oman is one of the countries with which India has finalized a free trade agreement.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is one of the countries with which India has finalized a free trade agreement.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman's coast guard rescued crew members from a sunken Indian vessel, indicating its proximity to the conflict zone.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is affected by shipping incidents off its coast and is accelerating the construction of a new pipeline to its United Arab Emirates — Fujairah port to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
May 15, 2026 · 33 articles
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