AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForeign Residency Reform: Oman amended Foreigners Residence Law executive regulations to ease residency/visa rules for foreign property owners and investors, including “Owner Visa” access without a local sponsor and visa stays up to three months per entry. Border Security: Royal Oman Police arrested 22 Asian nationals after they tried to enter illegally by fishing boat in North Al Batinah. Fiscal Update: Oman’s 2025 tax and fee revenue hit RO 2.107bn, with VAT alone generating RO 631m, as non-oil revenues edged up. Duqm Development: SEZAD highlighted about $1.39bn in tourism and power projects, including a $480m tourism development and an 890MW power plant. Musandam Tourism Infrastructure: Bukha Waterfront Development reached around 95% completion, featuring a promenade, retail kiosks, boat rentals, and sea-view dining. Hormuz Diplomacy & Shipping Risk: US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a 60-day roadmap and a Qatar-Pakistan-backed communications line for safe passage, but reports remain mixed as Iran again claims closure and shipping insurers warn security is “hour to hour.” Oman’s Role in Regional Stability: Germany’s defense minister said any Bundeswehr Hormuz mission needs consent from Iran and Oman, with Bundestag approval uncertain. Quality & Accreditation: MoCIIP marked World Accreditation Day 2026, stressing accreditation’s role in trust, innovation, and trade facilitation.
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