AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Shipping: Brent climbed above $104 a barrel as tanker attacks spread across Gulf waters, including near Oman, and Hormuz traffic fell sharply. Higher freight and insurance costs threaten energy exports and trade. Oman LNG: OQ Trading is targeting a 4–5 million-tonne annual LNG portfolio, with 750,000 tonnes a year from Oman LNG as its core supply and scope to expand its Omani offtake. Trade & Startups: Omani firms signed six agreements with Bahraini companies to build trade links, while Riyada reported more than 3,000 startup ideas a year, supported by 30 incubators and 10 accelerators. Investment: Oman and Kazakhstan advanced energy and investment cooperation during Sultan Haitham’s state visit, including plans for a $150 million fund. Oman also signed a $1.04 billion deal for a major Dhofar tourism complex. Economic Outlook: The World Bank expects Gulf economies to contract by an average 4.3% in 2026; Oman’s food inflation exceeded 7%, while headline inflation was around 3%.
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