AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Diplomacy: Trump says a meeting will be held in Doha on Tuesday, with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveling, but Iran denies technical talks are scheduled and insists it won’t negotiate “at any level” in the coming days. Strait of Hormuz Watch: After weekend flare-ups, both sides say they’ve paused strikes and vessels can move freely, yet shipping remains slowed and Qatar reportedly halted most maritime activity as security deteriorated. Oman-France Ties: Sultan Haitham met Macron in Paris and both sides signed 12 agreements/MoUs, including cooperation on demining and securing Strait of Hormuz passage. Tourism Growth: Oman says French arrivals rose 25% in 2025 to 77,000, with 24,600+ French visitors in Q1 2026 (+10%); the ministry is also training French-speaking guides. Travel Policy Update: Oman waived the negative HIV medical certificate requirement for Filipino travelers using the 14-day visa-free entry. Regional Development: Al Wusta (including Duqm) is pushing 173+ projects worth over RO 37.5m aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
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