AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOman–Gulf Diplomacy: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call with Oman’s FM Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, stressing deeper bilateral ties and urging all sides to stick to dialogue, diplomacy, and the US-Iran MoU—especially freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and respect for Oman’s territorial waters. Regional Security: The GCC and EU condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Jordan, and on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for an immediate halt and reaffirming transit passage is guaranteed under international law. Shipping Shock: UAE-flagged tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, with one crew member killed and eight injured, raising fresh concerns for Gulf energy routes. Oman Economy & Energy: Oman opened its renewable power market for direct sales, while private firms’ value added eased to RO 8.1bn in Q1 2026; Oman also launched bidding for Salalah limestone sites and SOHAR began a $50m zinc recycling park. Weather & Safety: Oman warned of extreme heat nearing 50°C and issued road-accident updates, including a fatal crash on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road.
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