AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoEnergy and Shipping: Brent crude climbed above $110 a barrel as attacks around the Gulf intensified; a tanker was struck off Oman near Bukha, with its crew safe. Higher freight and insurance costs add pressure to regional trade. Oman–UK Investment: Sultan Haitham’s UK visit put trade and investment in focus, with a new bilateral investment agreement expected and UK-GCC discussions centred on turning the planned free-trade deal into business opportunities. Ports and Logistics: Oman’s ports handled 146 million tonnes of cargo in eight months. Salalah’s port concession is due to end in 2028, while the status of about $200 million in equipment remains unresolved. Clean Energy: IDOM won the detailed-design contract for the 500MW Al Kamil I solar project, advancing Oman’s renewable-power plans.
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