AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi spoke by phone with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on reviving talks and restoring freedom of navigation, with both sides stressing consultations to keep maritime traffic safe and uninterrupted. US-Iran Pressure & Shipping Risks: CENTCOM says it diverted 68 commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman and disabled/inspected others as the blockade continues; meanwhile, Iran warns US sanctions are a “declaration of war” and signals a more offensive posture. Oman Tax Framework: Oman’s Personal Income Tax Law (Royal Decree 56/2025) sets a 1 Jan 2028 start, with tax residency defined as over 183 days and a 5% rate on taxable income, plus electronic filing rules. Economy Watch: NCSI data shows July inflation up 3.2% year-on-year, led by food (+7.3%) and transport (+6.5%). Markets & Business: Muscat Stock Exchange trading value rose to OMR252.1mn (+2.4%); Otech (Omantel) and Remedy signed an AI platform deal for corporate planning and performance. Dhofar & Private Sector: OCCI’s “Empowerment and Excellence” exhibition opened in Salalah with 50+ SMEs, and an OCCI Social Investment forum is set for Aug 30-31.
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