AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOman Water Standards: Oman has introduced three new standards to tighten water flow measurement and boost water resource management: OS 1662 for electromagnetic flow meters, OS 1663 for mechanical meters, and OS 1664 for ultrasonic meters—aimed at better accuracy, reliability, and alignment with international best practices. Oman Tech & AI: Omantel’s Otech has launched a sovereign AI interface in Oman, and Otech also partnered with Remedy on AI-driven workforce analytics, signaling deeper local adoption of AI tools. Oman Real-World AI in Health: A national AI project is screening over 43,000 diabetic patients in Oman to help prevent vision loss. Space Connectivity in the Gulf: The UAE granted Starlink a 10-year satellite network licence, formalizing broadband satellite internet under its telecom regulatory framework. Regional Tech Governance: A new debate is emerging over who controls data when companies process it in orbit—raising fresh governance questions for the fast-growing space data economy. Energy & Shipping Watch: Oman-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks and mine-clearing updates are easing risk premiums, with oil flows and prices still volatile.
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