AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOman Culture & Lifestyle: Dhofar Theatre Festival: Salalah’s second Dhofar International Theatre Festival runs until Sept 22 with 15 productions from nine countries, including Omani shows alongside Spain, Egypt, Tunisia, Türkiye, UAE, India, Georgia and Iraq, with three competitive tracks and $50,000 grand prizes. Heritage on the move: Oman’s “Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court” opened in Belarus, spotlighting Omani silver linked to the Sultans of Oman in Muscat and Zanzibar, running to Nov 20. Community & faith: Muscat marked the 42nd Ganesh Chaturthi with a three-day, eco-friendly programme drawing thousands of devotees from across Oman and the region. Sports & youth: Oman D50 cricket ended with Yalla Shabab Giants retaining the title, while a local report highlights the challenge of sustaining youth players’ technical development. Oman on the global stage: Oman’s hotels earned MICHELIN Keys in 2026, boosting the Sultanate’s luxury hospitality profile. Business & development: Bahrain and Oman discussed joint SME and entrepreneurship cooperation, while OPEC Fund approved US$645m for water security, resilient transport and economic growth across partner countries. Regional spotlight: The Asian Games opened in Nagoya with Oman among the participating delegations.
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