AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarkets: Muscat’s index edged up 0.05% in the latest session, with OMR82.46 million in turnover. Financial Services: Oman’s International Financial Centre board reviewed steps to attract investment and international institutions as the centre builds its regulatory framework. Trade & Investment: The Sultan’s Kazakhstan visit produced investment and energy agreements, including a planned $150 million fund; Oman was also added to FTSE Russell’s watchlist. GDP grew 5.1% in Q2, while the trade surplus reached OMR5.5 billion by July. Business Development: Oman launched its 2027 logistics best-practices award, targeting innovation, efficiency and sustainability. Oman and Italy explored tourism and heritage partnerships, while a $1.04 billion Dhofar tourism complex deal adds to development activity. Regional Risks: The World Bank expects GCC economies to contract by an average 4.3% in 2026; food inflation in Oman and Bahrain exceeded 7%. Tanker attacks and a sharp fall in Hormuz traffic add uncertainty for regional trade and shipping.
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