AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Pressure: The US says it has redirected 78 commercial ships and disabled 4 to enforce Trump’s blockade as tensions keep flaring around the Strait, a key energy chokepoint. Oman in the Mix: Oman’s Hajj Mission has sent a team to Madinah to support about 3,000 pilgrims, while Oman also reports construction momentum with over 40,000 building permits issued in 2025. Shipping Fallout: Two Filipino seafarers injured in a drone attack on a Hormuz-linked vessel are set to return home, with five others recovering in Oman. Tourism Boost: Youth-led initiatives in Al Jabal Al Akhdar are drawing visitors with heritage and sustainable farm experiences. Regional Planning: Greater Muscat’s long-term structure plan continues to reshape urban growth as housing and services face rising demand. Politics & Travel: In India, BJP renewed scrutiny of Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trips, while Gulf travel disruptions keep hitting airline schedules and costs.
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