AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOman Education: Oman’s new academic year starts Sept. 6 with 876,117 students returning to schools, as the Ministry pushes reforms across curricula, vocational training, digital learning and AI. Standards & Metrology: Oman’s Standards and Specifications Index jumped 33.8% by end-Q2 2026, with work expanding into AI, EVs, renewable energy and logistics. Transport Infrastructure: Dhofar received 380km of new roads after Harweeb–Mitan and Muqshin asphalt network inaugurations, boosting connectivity for tourism and trade. Green Hydrogen: OQ Alternative Energy and ASYAD signed MoU terms to study green hydrogen use in Oman’s transport and logistics, while Oman also joined the IPHE to align standards and scale value chains. Diplomacy & Trade: Oman and Rwanda are set to deepen ties as President Paul Kagame visits Muscat Sept. 7–8, with cooperation spanning aviation, logistics and digital tech. Regional Tech/Policy: Oman formalised the UAE rail framework via Royal Decree for the $2.5bn Hafeet Rail project linking Sohar with UAE networks. Energy Security Watch: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most shipping amid renewed Iran–US strikes, keeping maritime risk and costs front and center.
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