Why in the news?

  • India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Oman

  • Location: Oman is a West Asian country locating in the south eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Capital: Muscat
  • Bordering Countries: Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia.
  • Bordering Waterbodies: Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman.
  • Associated Groupings: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League

Source: The Indian Express