AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOman Vision 2040 Delivery: Oman’s labour and climate push stays in focus, with the Ministry of Labour running two Salalah labs on legislative governance and sector development, while Oman also submits its third National Determined Contribution to the UNFCCC and targets up to a 33% emissions cut by 2035. COMEX 2027 Tech Showcase: COMEX 2027 (1–4 Feb 2027) is set to bring Oman’s flagship digital transformation and technology exhibition to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, aligning with AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital public services. Hormuz Tech & Safety Under Strain: Strait of Hormuz risks remain high as diplomacy stays messy—plus a Greek-operated bulker near Oman reported a projectile hit, blackout and a missing engineer, underscoring maritime security concerns. AI & Business Headlines: OpenAI fires back in its Apple lawsuit, calling the claims “comical misunderstandings,” while AI data centres are flagged as new war targets across the Gulf. Markets Watch: Oil and stocks swing on US-Iran talk headlines, with gold steady-to-higher as traders weigh rate expectations. Transport Leadership: Habib Turki takes over as IRU secretary general, with a focus on expanding the TIR system across the region.
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