AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables & wildlife: Oman’s Riyah 1 wind project in Dhofar is carrying out bird and bat risk checks, including surveys during autumn migration and summer breeding, to guide turbine planning and monitoring as wind expands across the country. Energy transition: Oman has won the right to host the 23rd World Wind Energy Congress in 2027, with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company set to host under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, spotlighting wind and solar growth under Oman Vision 2040. Environment law: Oman’s environmental permit rules for high-risk projects are highlighted under Royal Decree 114/2001, requiring permits before works start and impact assessments where risks can’t be avoided or treated. Tourism & sustainability: On World Tourism Day, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development points to sustainable tourism investment that links hospitality with infrastructure and local capabilities, including a Salalah tourism complex and coastal development. Tourism capacity in Oman: A report says Oman will deliver 700 new hotel rooms by end-2026, taking inventory to 40,800 keys, with Khareef and winter seasons key for H2 performance. Regional pressure on shipping: Oman reiterated calls for self-restraint and dialogue over the Strait of Hormuz crisis, as global shipping and seafarer safety remain under strain.
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