AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Security Shock: A FlyDubai flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying 174 people made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an alleged cockpit stabbing by the co-pilot, with passengers and crew helping regain control; Indian captain Smit Machchhar was praised by leaders including India’s PM Narendra Modi and Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu, while the UAE ordered a probe into whether the incident had any terrorist link. Oman Energy & Power: Oman awarded a consultancy contract to Energoprojekt ENTEL for three new gas-fired power projects, supporting concept design, tendering and bid evaluation. SalamAir Leadership: Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir appointed Eng. Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as CEO, outlining a next phase of network growth and customer experience improvements. Hormuz Watch: Oil prices held steady as Gulf exports recovered and US-Iran diplomacy progressed, keeping Strait of Hormuz shipping in focus for regional trade and costs. Demographics: Oman’s elderly population reached 256,469 in 2025, with projections pointing to continued growth by 2040. Oman Fisheries: Spiny lobster (“sharkha”) season opened in Oman, running until Nov. 30 under stock-protection rules.
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