AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGCC Oversight: Oman joined the 27th GCC meeting of Deputy Heads of Audit and Accounting Institutions, discussing GCC auditing research and an AI-powered platform for audit outcomes. Hormuz Diplomacy: Oman is pushing a Middle East-backed plan for voluntary fees on Strait of Hormuz transits, but Iran is resisting joint management and wants greater control, keeping shipping uncertainty high. Maritime Security & Energy Risk: Drone strikes hit Egypt’s Damietta port, igniting fires on gas vessels, while Qatar reportedly resumed LNG shipments through Hormuz after a pause. Oman Food & Consumer Rules: FSQC urged prior approval for advertising infant and young-child foods on social media. Renewables Tenders: Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company invited bids for consultancy on three 1GW solar projects. Oil Market Pressure: Shell reported a 70% profit jump and announced a $3bn buyback, citing Middle East disruption effects; ADNOC Drilling posted record Q2 and H1 results and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. Regional Finance: Kamco Invest flagged a GCC bond/sukuk maturity peak of $143.1bn in 2029, with Oman among the smaller exposure group. Heritage Discovery: Archaeologists uncovered a stepped Neolithic pyramid in Dhofar, pointing to long-distance trade links as far back as 4,000 BCE.
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