Health Alert
Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The…
Prevent a Terrorist Act
The Rewards for Justice (RFJ) Program is the counterterrorism rewards program of the U.S. Department of State. RJF offers rewards for information that prevents or…
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman
Location: Adverse weather and possible heavy rains country-wide. Event: Heavy rains are predicted overnight Monday, July 25 into Tuesday and Wednesday in various regions of the…
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Muscat, Oman
Location: Oman Event: Heavy rains and thundershowers are possible over the weekend in various regions of the Sultanate, to include the Muscat area, according to the Oman…
2022 SelectUSA Summit: Registration Open – Apply Now
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2022 National Harbor, Maryland on June 26-29, 2022. Registration is now open ! The 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event dedicated to promoting…
Supporting Cultural Preservation
With support from the U.S. Embassy in Oman, the National Museum of Oman recently finished restoring a photo album that the first United States Consul…
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: [08/17/2021] *** Effective January 27, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a…
Resuming Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
The U.S. Embassy in Muscat has resumed limited non-immigrant visa interviews for all visa categories, including B1/B2 business/tourist visas. In order to remain vigilant against…
Remarks by President Biden on America’s Place in the World
February 4, 2021 U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be…
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. President
Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20. Minutes before, Kamala D. Harris took…
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The United States Capitol January 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice…
A Message from Ambassador Leslie M. Tsou
Yesterday the United States welcomed the peaceful transition of power from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden. As President Biden said in…
Information for Travelers Returning to the United States
Last updated: 06/12/2022 As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative COVID-19…
Assistant Secretary Schenker’s Travel to Oman and Saudi Arabia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 1, 2020 Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker will travel to Muscat, Oman, and Riyadh,…
Oman National Day
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend best wishes for a joyous National Day to His Majesty Sultan Haitham…
President Donald J. Trump Has Brokered a Historic Deal Between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain
“Now that the ice has been broken, I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates’ lead.” President Donald J. Trump…
Joint Statement from the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain, in partnership with the United States, will host the “Peace to Prosperity” economic workshop in Manama on June 25 and June…
Press Briefing on United Arab Emirates-Israel Relations with Senior Advisor Jared Kushner
U.S. Department of State Special Briefing via Telephone Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States August 17, 2020 Moderator: Good afternoon to…