AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s “US territory” claim, insisting the chokepoint “will remain Iranian,” as the US kept up economic pressure and naval enforcement. Shipping Disruption: The US said it fired hellfire missiles to disable a Panamanian-flagged ship trying to evade the blockade in the Gulf of Oman, while UAE-linked ADNOC reported another vessel attack and warned of worsening risks to energy flows. Oman-Iran Route Talks: Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on a new shipping map/route coordinates for Hormuz, but Tehran said reopening depends on US actions. Oman Energy Results: OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) posted a 19.4% jump in H1 net profit to OMR199.0m, supported by higher sales volumes and oil prices. Oman Business & Services: Sanad Service Centres processed 400,000+ transactions in H1 2026, with 922 authorised centres and 2,200+ jobs created. Markets: Muscat Stock Exchange insurance and takaful firms’ H1 profits rose above RO20m, while OQEP’s performance underlined continued momentum in Oman’s listed energy sector. Tourism in Dhofar: Shaat overlook in Rakhyout unveiled a glass sky deck and expanded visitor facilities, positioning it as a new Dhofar destination.
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