AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHormuz Pressure Hits New High: The US says it has redirected 78 commercial ships and disabled four to enforce Trump’s blockade, as Iran-US talks stall and Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi blames “lack of trust” for the deadlock. Gulf Shipping Disruptions: Traffic through the Strait remains far below normal, with reports of a seized vessel near the UAE and another cargo ship sunk near Oman—while Thailand urges Iran to allow safe passage for eight stranded Thai-flagged ships, with humanitarian aid planned via Oman. UAE Bypasses the Chokepoint: Abu Dhabi is fast-tracking a new West-East pipeline to double crude export capacity via Fujairah by 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Oman Business Pulse: Muscat Stock Exchange market value slipped to about OMR 37.38bn and the MSX index fell below 8,000; meanwhile Oman’s insurance sector posted stronger 2025 results, with digital premiums rising sharply. SME Momentum: Inma Fund says it has provided about OMR215m financing to 2,061 SME projects since launch. Tourism & Community: Youth-led initiatives in Al Jabal Al Akhdar are boosting heritage and sustainable tourism.
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