Gulf state long had closer ties to Jerusalem than its neighbors, but is now likely pushing back against Netanyahu government, trying to placate Iran, experts say

In this EXTRA Daily Briefing episode, editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman assess successes and failures, and how the region's alliances have shifted

Arkia flight IZ611 to Seychelles flies along Saudi's Red Sea shores, reducing travel time by 20 minutes; more substantial reductions to routes will require use of Oman's airspace

NewMed (formerly Delek Drilling), developer of Leviathan and Tamar gas fields, and Enlight Energy to make push for green energy generation in region, including Saudi Arabia, Oman

Baghdad-mediated negotiations between regional foes began last year as Riyadh sought to end disastrous war against Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi rebels

Oman has helped facilitate back-door diplomacy between the US and Iran; senior visit raises speculation of Oman's future involvement in Vienna negotiations

Crown prince calls for 'effective' progress; foreign minister says that as a nation facing Iranian threat, kingdom should be at talks in Vienna to save 2015 deal

Foreign Ministry's Eliav Benjamin singles out country in comments on efforts to expand Abraham Accords, despite Muscat insisting deal will only come after peace with Palestinians

Tropical Cyclone Shaheen hits both nations' coastlines, causing landslides and flash flooding; UAE also bracing for possible impact

Newly formed Association of Gulf Jewish Communities to also provide Passover materials to US troops in the region