AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoHormuz Diplomacy: Oman and Iran’s foreign ministers called for practical maritime-security arrangements to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, end the war and prevent renewed clashes. Security Near Oman: South Korea plans to extend its anti-piracy mission to waters south of Oman, adding patrol aircraft and mine-clearing assets; the proposal still needs parliamentary approval, and Seoul says it will not join combat operations. Workers’ Rights: Oman’s new rules let domestic workers leave in specified cases—including unpaid wages—and retain full compensation if they notify their employer. From January 2027, recruitment agencies must provide insurance and meet refund and processing requirements. Expats’ Savings: A new scheme due in July 2027 will require employers to contribute 9% of expatriate workers’ basic salaries to individual accounts, while protecting gratuity already accrued. China Partnership: Sultan Haitham’s state visit produced 23 investment deals and agreements, as Oman also pursued a preferential trade and investment arrangement with China.
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