AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK State Visit: Sultan Haitham begins a state visit to Britain, aimed at strengthening historic ties and expanding cooperation; Sayyid Theyazin is accompanying him. Hormuz Security: Oman joined a pledge with the EU and other countries opposing tolls on international waterways, as attacks on ships raise risks in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The IMO says about 6,000 seafarers are stranded and urges vessels not to transit without safety guarantees. Energy and Business: Sultan Qaboos University opened a RO1.5 million sustainable-energy research lab, while Oman launched a RO100 million sovereign sukuk and private enterprises reported a 31.2% rise in value added in the second quarter. Trade and Tourism: Oman and Lebanon signed an agriculture, fisheries and food-security cooperation pact; Salalah also welcomed its first direct charter from Hungary, carrying 182 tourists. Higher Education: Applications are open until October 24 for 2,894 vacant places in the second admissions round.
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