AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOman–Research & Innovation: Oman, via the Research and Innovation Authority, chaired the semi-annual board meeting of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils, reviewing research awards, expanded Arab research networks and over $1m in funding for scientific programmes. Gulf Shipping & Energy: Fresh US-Iran strikes and Iranian retaliation have reignited Hormuz risks, with oil holding near recent highs and shipping traffic reported sharply reduced as tankers face projectile incidents and mine fears. Diplomacy for a corridor: Qatar said it is intensifying talks with mediation partners including Oman and Pakistan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning the region can’t accept the status quo. Oman Logistics (cold chain): Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) completed frozen bulk vessel operations in Oman to extend cold chain and cross-border distribution into Qatar, adding road shipments across GCC. SME Support: BankDhofar hosted an SME Growth Forum in Salalah to connect entrepreneurs with banking and financing solutions aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Muscat Address System: Muscat Governorate’s unified national addressing project moved into sign manufacturing and installation after street naming and address verification surpassed 80% in pilot areas. Banking Tech: MEBIS 2026 in Dubai (Sept 16–17) is set to spotlight AI-driven banking transformation and innovation.
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