AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOman Renewable Push: Oman Power and Water Procurement (PWP) invited bids for legal consultancy on three “Solar 2030” solar IPPs totaling 3GW, targeting commercial operations in Q2 2030, with bid documents available until Sept 10 and submissions due Oct 18. Port & Logistics Expansion: Duqm Port received a BYD Ro-Ro vessel from China carrying 1,219 vehicles for GCC markets, underscoring Duqm’s growing vehicle-handling capacity of about 300,000 vehicles a year and its role as a gateway outside the Strait of Hormuz. Transport Cooperation: Oman’s Public Works Minister discussed transport and logistics collaboration with Kuwait, focusing on Duqm Port capabilities and logistics integration. Regional Trade Ties: Qatar’s commerce minister met Oman counterparts to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and private-sector cooperation. Gulf E-commerce Delivery Regulation: The Gulf Green Mobility Forum, via Oman’s “Wasal” programme in Salalah, reviewed express delivery regulation, digital transformation and a gradual shift toward electric bicycles. Food Security Agenda: Oman joined GCC talks in Bahrain on strategic storage zones for food and essentials, plus updates to pesticide, fertilizer and organic products rules. Maritime Risk Watch: Reports highlighted attacks near Oman-linked shipping routes amid US-Iran tensions, keeping energy and trade uncertainty in focus.
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