AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOman Aviation Leadership: Oman Air has named Nasser Al Sharji as its new CEO, replacing Con Korfiatis, in a major shake-up for the state-linked carrier. Oman–Japan Diplomacy: Foreign ministers Badr Al Busaidi and Japan’s Motegi met in Muscat, urging diplomacy and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Japan backing Oman’s resilience in energy and logistics. US–Iran Economic Pressure: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will unveil “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, targeting economic support networks and raising oil-price volatility as markets weigh Hormuz disruption risk. Shipping Costs Spike: Tanker attacks across key routes are pushing freight rates and insurance costs higher, with Oman-linked corridors flagged as among the highest risk. Oman Business & Finance: Oman’s e-invoicing push and SME support initiatives (including a new SME Growth Program) underline continued reforms aimed at boosting compliance and growth. Energy & Industry: Abraj Energy Services highlights hydraulic fracturing as a faster way to enhance Oman’s heavy-oil output, while VivoPower includes Oman in a 2.2GW AI data-centre pipeline.
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