AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: Oman’s Food Safety and Quality Centre says it is strengthening the legislative framework to keep pace with modern food tech and emerging risks, aiming to protect consumers and support Vision 2040. Hormuz Diplomacy: Oman has pushed a Gulf-backed plan for a regional Strait of Hormuz mechanism, including voluntary fees for navigation services, but Iran has rejected joint management and insists key lanes must remain under Iranian control. Regional Security & Markets: After a brief lull, Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq, and oil prices jumped again as the conflict’s spillover risk returned. Oman Infrastructure: The Sohar–Al Buraimi road bridge project reached 24% completion, with investment above OMR 6 million to replace aging bridges and improve safety. Local Economy: Oman’s real estate transactions rose 5.4% to OMR 1.43bn in Q2, with foreign investment also increasing. Education & Culture: Nizwa unveiled a new visual identity after joining UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities.
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