AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHormuz Security: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a supertanker struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz; the vessel and circumstances have not been independently confirmed. The International Maritime Organization has urged ships to avoid the waterway as attacks on commercial vessels escalate. Omani Women’s Day: Omani women’s employment rose 9% in 2025 to 270,696, while the Honourable Lady marked the occasion by welcoming an additional Shura Council seat for women in each governorate. UK Visit: Sultan Haitham begins a state visit to the UK on Monday, with talks expected to focus on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. Trade and Investment: Oman’s FDI climbed 6.4% year-on-year to RO32.2 billion by the end of Q2. Ports also reported strong growth through August, with cargo handled up 62.3% to 146 million tonnes. Higher Education: Applications open Sunday for 2,894 vacant and newly created seats in the second admission round.
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