AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: SalamAir has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, making Sylhet its third Bangladesh destination and easing travel for the large expat community. Entry Rules for Oman Travellers: Thailand is cutting its visa-free tourism stay for Omani passport holders from 60 days to 30 days from 15 September 2026, with TDAC registration still required and limits on land-border entries. Tourism Development: Oman’s Madinat Al Irfan is pushing ahead with Business Park Phase Three (23% complete), aiming for handover in Q1 2028 and adding office, retail and F&B around a landscaped “Oasis” hub. Culture Abroad: Oman is taking part with an official pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair, showcasing Omani literature, heritage and tourism through ministries and Sultan Qaboos University. Regional Travel Watch: US-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are flaring again after strikes and tanker incidents near Oman, keeping shipping and travel risk alerts in the spotlight. Business & Tourism Growth: Oman and Saudi Arabia continue high-level cooperation after leadership meetings in Jeddah, while Oman’s tourism sector also looks to strengthen ties through regional partnerships.
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