AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOman in Sanctions Spotlight: Japan’s new vessel sanctions targeting Russia’s trade include 13 crude oil tankers registered in Oman, with firms needing permission for payments and capital transactions and a short window to unwind pre-existing contracts. Aviation Security & Oman Link: The flydubai cockpit-axe attempt involving Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami is driving fresh scrutiny after reports he was previously barred from flying for Oman Air over extremist concerns, while multiple countries probe his background. Shipping Risk for Gulf Trade: Strait of Hormuz traffic is rising, but ships face a “heightened and increasingly unpredictable” threat as tanker attacks continue; crude exports topped pre-war levels on many days in September even as logistics constraints persist. Energy Deal Watch: Adnoc agreed to supply about 2m tonnes of LNG to Thailand from 2027, as Gulf disruptions push buyers to diversify, including potential Oman supply. Oman Business & Policy: Oman’s trade surplus widened to RO 5.5bn by end-July, and Oman outlined requirements for foreign spouses and children to get family joining visas. Ports Leadership: Dr. Raid Al Rubaiey is set to become CEO of SOHAR Port and Freezone from 11 October, succeeding Emile Hoogsteden.
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