AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz pressure spikes again: Trump and Xi wrapped talks in Beijing with a clear message that the Strait of Hormuz “must remain open,” while Trump warned he’s running out of patience with Iran and China reiterated opposition to militarising the route. Maritime incidents keep markets nervous: reports say a ship was seized off the UAE and another was sunk near Oman, as Iran claims it’s letting some vessels pass under “protocols,” and oil prices climbed on lingering fears of attacks and seizures. Oman steps up water resilience: Nama Water Services is pushing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) using water injection to store desalinated water underground for recovery during peak demand and emergencies. Diplomacy in the background: Iran’s Araghchi met India’s Modi and Jaishankar on West Asia security and maritime concerns around Hormuz, while Oman’s business presence continues through OCCI participation in the Kazan economic forum and GCC economic coordination meetings. Energy and industry watch: Nama’s 2026 renewables and desalination procurement pipeline is moving forward, and regional shipping risk is still reshaping LNG and trade flows.
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