AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGreen Mobility in Oman: Hyundai Motor Group signed MOUs with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology to back smart-city development and low-emission mobility under Vision 2040, including a pilot hydrogen-powered city bus in Muscat and ultra-fast EV charging plans with Oman Oil Marketing Company and EVO. Hydrogen Bus Pilot: The 24-seat Hyundai ELEC CITY Fuel Cell bus is set to enter passenger service in Q3 2026, operated by Mwasalat, with the pilot running until Q3 2027. EV Charging Rollout: A 240kW DC ultra-fast charger deal targets Muscat-area infrastructure near service stations. Regional Tech & Policy: Oman’s role also shows up in wider EU-GCC summit planning for Oct. 24 in Saudi Arabia, as EU and GCC leaders push deeper cooperation on climate, energy and research. AI Investment Signal: Muscat-based Phaze Ventures says its AI portfolio is drawing new international funding and partnerships, pointing to Oman’s growing outward-facing tech investment footprint. Digital Finance Watch: A FATF/OECD report flags how digital hawala networks are going more fintech-based, including a case traced to Oman involving WhatsApp-led remittances to Pakistan.
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