AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Industry: OQRPI signed annual supply deals for 48 million litres of marine fuel and 450,000 tonnes of petroleum coke, with direct fuel access intended to boost SME participation. Investment & Finance: SOHAR Freezone was named the Middle East’s best industrial zone and ranked fourth globally; Oman-based trade-finance fintech Mamun raised $3 million to expand Gulf–Asia lending. Energy Oman opened subscriptions for a five-year sukuk offering a 5% annual return. Economic Pulse: Oman’s GDP grew 3.8% in the first half of 2026, while its trade surplus reached RO6.5 billion by August. Tourism: Oman reported visitor numbers less than 1% below last year through August and launched an e-training platform to help travel sellers promote the country. Trade & Digital: Oman and China signed a $4.5 billion currency-swap deal to deepen financial ties. Oman’s digital economy contributed 9% of GDP in 2025, with investment reaching RO1.3 billion. Maritime Risk: A vessel was struck off Oman’s coast; one Indian sailor died and 13 crew members were rescued, underscoring growing risks to shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
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