AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAdvanced Air Mobility in Oman: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority launched an Advanced Air Mobility program under Aviation Strategy 2040, aiming to integrate drones and electric aircraft for logistics, healthcare delivery and smart transport, backed by a regulatory framework, drone traffic management and supervised testing. Oman’s Data Push: NCSI rolled out three national initiatives—Atraj app, a coordination portal for government entities, and a central data warehouse—to strengthen Oman’s data ecosystem and digital transformation. Energy & Shipping Tech: Oman signed Concession Area No. 80 in Musandam with OQEP and Turkish Petroleum, including seismic work and exploration drilling, while regional talks around the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape shipping routes and costs. Legal AI for the GCC: LexisNexis expanded its Middle East presence with localized trusted legal AI for regional legal workflows. Higher Education Impact: Oman’s MCBS climbed in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, improving sustainability performance across SDG 4, 16 and 17. Sustainable Urban Farming: Foster + Partners unveiled masterplan designs for Al Najd Agricultural City in Dhofar, targeting a self-sustaining food system with jobs and services built into the urban core.
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