Oman

Source:  TOI Subject: Mapping Context: Oman has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council for the 2025–2029 term during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand. About Oman: What it is? Oman is a monarchy located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, known for its balance …

Oman

Source:  BT Context: Oman has set a target to attract one million Indian tourists annually, up from 7 lakh visitors in 2024, as part of its tourism diversification strategy supported by better connectivity and liberal visa policies. About Oman: What it is? A country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence …

Oman’s Duqm port

Mapping Source: ET  NSA visits Oman’s Duqm port where Indian Navy has strategic access to facilitate its presence in Indian Ocean Region.   The Port of Duqm is strategically important for India’s maritime strategy in the Indian Ocean. It offers India access to the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea. …