[4] In January 2011, Oman stated that they have discovered an alleged spy network operated by the United Arab Emirates that targeted its government and military.

[7] Oman helped establish back channels between Iran and the United States which resulted in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

[10] Omani Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi remarked on the arrest during a lecture by saying “these things happen between neighbours”.

[11] In 2018 there were regional tensions between the countries following Qaboos' banning of non-Omani citizens ownership of agricultural and real estate in Oman.

[10] Tribes in Musandam have cultural, family and economic link with the surrounding Emirates and show differences with the Omani mainland in terms of religion with the presence of Sunni and Shia communities beyond the predominant Ibadi sect in Oman.

[16] In 22 April 2024, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq visited Abu Dhabi and both countries signed agreements worth $35 billion.