AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Crisis: The US expanded airstrikes on Iran for a sixth straight night, hitting bridges, power-related infrastructure and collapsing a surveillance tower at Chabahar port, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US-allied sites across the Gulf, including claims involving Oman. Shipping & Energy Pressure: With Hormuz tensions flaring, shipping traffic slowed and energy security warnings grew as analysts say the Strait’s disruption could keep global oil and LNG flows under strain. Oman Maritime Safety: Oman’s Ministry of Transport ordered owners of stranded/anchored vessels to remove them within 30 days, warning of legal action under maritime law. Labour Rules: Oman’s Social Protection Fund made sick and extraordinary leave insurance mandatory for non-Omani employees from July 19. Investment & Industry: Oman’s Future Fund approved a 6GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Sohar Freezone, alongside other projects worth $1.744bn. Local Life: Sports Spark and Sports Flame summer events opened at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, running through mid-August.
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