On January 22, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah signed a U.S.-Oman Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in Davos, Switzerland. In the new Agreement, the United States and Oman announce their intention to strengthen and broaden the scientific and technological capabilities …

Ambassador Marc J. Sievers presented his credentials to Yousef bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs on January 17, 2016. Ambassador Sievers was confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to Oman on December 18, 2016.  A Foreign Service officer since 1981, Mr. Sievers served as Deputy Chief of Mission …

On International Women’s Day, we can remember the women of the past. We can celebrate the women of today. And we can lay the foundation for the women of tomorrow. But most importantly, we can pledge to make a change, knowing that our world can reach its full potential only when women and girls are …

The friendship between the United States and Oman dates back over two hundred years when the American ship the Boston Rambler sailed to the port of Muscat in 1790. The two countries signed the “Treaty of Amity and Commerce” in 183—the first bilateral accord between the U.S. and an Arab Gulf state.In 1840, the Sultan’s …

The Oman-United States trade relationship is more like a long-term friendship. It has the hallmarks of comfortable, stable cooperation built on mutual respect, but it also has an adventurous side—we are always willing to climb new mountains together. Since the 1833 signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, the relationship between Oman and the …

Your Majesty: On behalf of the United States of America, I send warm greetings and congratulations as the Sultanate of Oman celebrates its 45th National Day November 18. This anniversary marks a milestone in the Sultanate’s continued path towards prosperity and stability, achieved through your guidance, wisdom, and steady hand.  I look forward to continuing …

By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs Manama, Bahrain (November 9, 2015) – A reception recognizing 35 years of cooperation in hydrographic surveying took place aboard the Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship USNS Bruce C. Heezen (T AGS 64) in Muscat, Oman, on Nov. 9. Hosted by U.S. Ambassador Greta C. Holtz and U.S. Oceanographer …

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat is sponsoring the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet in two concerts this week in Muscat. The quartet will perform on Thursday, October 22 at Sahwa Gardens from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and on Friday, October 23 at Qurum Public Park from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The concerts are free of charge …

The U.S. Embassy congratulates Boeing and Oman Air on the delivery of the first of six Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Oman. As American-made aircraft, the Boeing Dreamliners are able to enter Oman tariff free, due to the Oman-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. Oman Air’s award-winning service, coupled with Boeing’s super-efficient products, provide customers with an unparalleled …

Seeking to contribute to Oman’s impressive higher education initiatives, EducationUSA is pleased to continue its tradition of supporting EduTraC this year and looks forward to joining the Omani government and EduTraC organizers in welcoming 16 U.S. colleges and universities to the exhibition. “We are delighted that so many Omani students are selecting America as their …

U.S. Ambassador Greta Holtz expresses her sincere gratitude to the Government of Oman and to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos for assisting with the safe passage of two U.S. citizens from Yemen to Oman.  

On September 9, the United States Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ROP Customs delivered a U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Awareness Seminar. The program was held in the OCCI’s Salalah office. Over 50 government and private sector …

Yesterday, the FBI opened an inquiry into the brutal and outrageous murders of Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, Deah Shaddy Barakat, and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In addition to the ongoing investigation by local authorities, the FBI is taking steps to determine whether federal laws were violated. No one in the United States …

Muscat – The White House and the United States Department of State expressed gratitude and admiration to the Government of Oman yesterday for its role in securing the temporary relocation of American diplomats departing the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen. Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Omani government ensured a …