AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: Oman’s FM Sayyid Badr urged UN members to “refrain from the use of force” and called for a lasting Iran-US political settlement, while Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, as Iran warned of further strikes if attacks resume. Regional Security: Iran’s IRGC claimed it seized a US underwater drone in the Strait and threatened wider attacks on US warships even in the Indian Ocean if conflict escalates. Oman Safety & Society: A family narrowly escaped after a truck overturned in an Oman tunnel; Royal Oman Police also moved against people behind viral “money-throwing” videos after finding one was staged. Economy & Policy: Oman’s inflation held around 2.9% in 2026’s first eight months; the Tax Authority expanded zero-rated VAT food items to 807 products from Oct 1; 3–5 star hotel revenues fell 11% to about RO156.5mn by end-August. Business & Development: Oman’s Trade Office US is guiding about 110 firms into the US market; local content in road projects topped OMR200mn; Oman is drafting a national space law and launched a leadership programme for food security. Human Trafficking: Oman launched the month-long “Aman 2” campaign in Dhofar to boost awareness and reporting.
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