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.