AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGCC Rail Push: The “Gulf Train” has hit 50% completion, spanning 1,700+ km and set for full operations by 2030, with passenger demand projected to rise from 6m (2030) to 8m+ (2045) and freight from 200m tonnes to 271m tonnes—aimed at cutting truck dependence and boosting regional trade links. Oman Digital & Connectivity: Oman Broadband Company signed deals to bring fibre-optic infrastructure into new integrated residential projects under the Sorouh initiative, while Oman’s energy push continues with an updated net-zero strategy and carbon market framework. Capital Markets Mood: Qatar’s QSE slipped 0.49% as profit-taking wiped about QR3.82bn in market value, with banks, real estate and insurance under pressure. Regional Shipping Tensions: Iran says it’s working on a “protocol” for Hormuz passage that would add financial terms, as the UN warns prolonged disruption could trigger a global food crisis. Business & Policy Links: Oman and Canada signed an MoU on political consultations, and Oman–Türkiye held talks on a coordination council to deepen cooperation.
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