AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia-Oman CEPA Rollout: India’s Finance Ministry has notified customs rules of origin for the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, clearing the way for preferential duties from June 1. The pact gives Indian exporters 100% duty-free access across 98.08% of Oman’s tariff lines, with major gains expected for textiles, gems & jewellery, engineering goods, pharma and more. Maritime Security & Trade Disruption: The US Central Command says it fired a Hellfire missile to disable a Gambia-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored 20+ warnings, as the blockade enforcement continues amid Iran tensions. Tourism Investment: Oman’s MoHT signed usufruct deals for a 4-star resort in Al Hamra and a 5-star hotel in Mirbat, with investment exceeding RO 12m. Heat Rules for Workers: Oman’s MoL issued reminders of the annual mid-day outdoor work ban from June 1 (12:30pm–3:30pm), with fines for violations. Duqm Talent Pipeline: SEZAD and SQU will launch a two-week Duqm summer internship from June 7 for 18 students across logistics and industrial firms. Local Business Momentum: South Al Sharqiyah recorded 451 new commercial registrations in Q1 2026, lifting cumulative totals to 20,933.
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