AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOman Fiscal Watch: Oman reported a 2025 budget deficit of OMR 461m, 26% lower than forecast, helped by higher oil and gas receipts; non-oil revenues also rose as VAT and fees continued to build a sturdier base. Oman Development Push: Development spending jumped to RO 1.577bn in 2025, with extra allocations aimed at faster delivery, led by infrastructure and social projects. Hormuz Shipping Shock: The Strait of Hormuz remains the week’s biggest business risk as the US and Iran move toward a 60-day roadmap, while Iran’s claims of closure and talk of fees keep insurers and shippers on edge; Maersk warned tolls would set a dangerous precedent. Regional Trade Recovery: UAE ports are set to resume accepting Iranian vessels, easing disruption for merchants and supply chains that had been rerouted via Oman and Iraq. Energy & LNG Moves: Qatar is bringing empty LNG tankers back toward Hormuz to restart exports after Ras Laffan disruptions, while global oil demand forecasts soften as the crisis weighs on consumption. Oman Renewables & Industry: Oman is set to launch its first community solar power station under “Imtidad,” and Holcim UAE rolled out ECOCycle to recycle construction waste—both signals of a broader shift toward sustainable growth.
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