AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Youth Skills: GCC-Stat says Gulf youth are outpacing the world in digital basics and advanced habits like privacy settings and information verification, driven by higher education spending. SME & Business Learning: Muscat Stock Exchange and the Oman Academy for SMEs (Inma) sign an MoU to boost investment awareness and training, while AmCham Oman partners with Yale for executive education access. Higher Education Access: Oman’s Higher Education Admission Centre announces 33,031 offers in the first 2026/2027 round for General Education Diploma holders, with seats up year-on-year. Study Abroad Prep: RAM launches “ZAD” applications (20–27 Aug) to prepare Omani students for the academic and cultural shift of studying abroad. Community & Culture: In Jabal Akhdar, the inaugural “Fig & Olive” forum opens with research on local heritage and development; in Muscat, the Rajasthani Wing marks Teej Utsav with traditional celebrations. Sports & Safety: Oman suspends paragliding and gliding nationwide after a fatal Dhofar accident. Innovation & Startups: Cyfr Capital backs five Omani startups through its Seed Fund, spanning cars, food delivery, tourism, AI/data, and packaging. Port & Economy: Sohar Port and Freezone reports 52% growth in H1 cargo throughput to 52m tonnes.
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