AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Security Pact: The US and 12 Middle East countries, including Oman, agreed in Bahrain to intensify coordination to keep commercial shipping moving through the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing US-Iran talks. Oman Industrial Resilience: OCCI is pushing for an emergency fund to help factories during crises, plus making the industrial sector a priority in emergencies. Water Infrastructure Deal: Nama Water Services awarded a 15-year RO878mn performance-based contract to a SUEZ-led consortium for water and wastewater operations serving about 2.3mn people. Retail Boost Campaign: MoCIIP launched a national summer discounts drive (“Live the Vibe”) running July 1–Aug 31 to lift retail activity and tourism-linked spending. Energy Grid Link: Oman is evaluating a 141-km subsea cable to connect Musandam to the national grid, targeting commissioning by 2030. AI Data Residency: Google Cloud says Omani firms can adopt Gemini while keeping data stored locally in line with residency rules. Aviation Connectivity: SalamAir will start direct Muscat–Medan flights from Friday, adding another Southeast Asia link. Shipping/Markets Watch: Oil prices eased toward pre-war levels as negotiations progress, while Gulf stocks mostly fell on uncertainty around the talks.
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