AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGulf Security: The US and Iran kept escalating strikes across the Middle East, with attacks hitting bridges, ports and other infrastructure as the Hormuz standoff deepened and shipping disruption fears grew. Oman’s Role in Diplomacy: Reuters reports Qatari PM visits Oman to kick off talks on the future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman continues pushing for navigation and regional stability. Oman Infrastructure: Oman is driving 61 road projects under the 11th Five-Year Plan, with 22 already above 70% completion by mid-2026. Water & Cities: Nama Water says the Sohar sewerage expansion is 67% complete, with OMR 19m project progress and local value creation. Trade & Investment: Oman’s FDI rose 8.7% to OMR 32.2bn in Q1 2026, and trade surplus with ASEAN is about $3.4bn; Oman also expands economic cooperation with ASEAN in Manila. Business & Finance: Social Security Investment Fund assets reached about JOD 19.7bn by end-June 2026, and Credit Oman reported growth in insured sales.
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