AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Power Play: Iran announced a new authority to “manage” Hormuz and provide real-time updates, while Tehran also warned it will respond forcefully to any challenge—amid claims it has started oil loading from Jask to bypass the strait. US-Iran Brinkmanship: Trump said he was about an hour from restarting attacks but paused after Gulf leaders urged more time for talks, as fresh sanctions and negotiations keep markets jittery. Oman in the Mix: Oman’s Ministry of Information will premiere a documentary on Dr. Wells Thoms, while the country’s finances look steadier—government revenues rose 13% in Q1, helped by higher oil and gas receipts and logistics gains from the Oman–Dubai “green corridor.” Digital & Energy Push: Oman signed deals at Oman Sustainability Week, including a joint development agreement for a next-gen green data centre and energy-efficiency contracts for government buildings, alongside a 2.7GW continuous renewables PPA. Cybersecurity Crackdown: Interpol’s Operation Ramz netted 201 arrests across MENA, including Oman, targeting phishing and malware.
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