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Last update: 6 hours agoHormuz Shockwaves: Iran is pushing a new “Hormuz Safe” crypto insurance plan for ships and, separately, lawmakers and IRGC-linked outlets are urging Tehran to charge fees for submarine internet cables under the Strait—naming Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon—while the US-Iran standoff keeps oil and shipping markets on edge. Maritime Disruption: Even as some vessels get limited clearance, major carriers say they’ve found only partial workarounds, with trade flows down sharply and more attacks reported. Oman Energy Push: Nama and O-Green signed a power deal for a 2.7 GW continuous renewables project (solar, wind and battery storage) across Mahout and Duqm, aiming for around-the-clock clean power. Oman Finance Upgrade: Oman’s central bank chief says the sector is moving into an “intelligence-first” banking era, blending AI, open banking and cybersecurity. Gulf Markets: Gulf bourses fell as Iran uncertainty weighed; oil jumped after Trump signaled possible action. Local Business: Oman’s design-build expo wrapped in Muscat with $1.14bn deals, while Omantel launched an AI Centre of Excellence.
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