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DIPLOMACY-<\/p>\n

Oman<\/strong> inked an MoU with Saudi firms to boost bilateral trade and <\/strong>expand cooperation markets<\/strong>, ONA<\/a> reports. Representatives from several Omani and Saudi factories met to discuss promoting both parties\u2019 trade and industrial ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors including construction, packaging, and medical distribution. The agreement was overseen by Oman\u2019s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Ministry and the Saudi Export Development Authority. <\/p>\n

Trade in numbers:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s industrial exports to Saudi Arabia went up 35.7% y-o-y to OMR 538 mn in 1H 2025. Trade between the two countries hit OMR 2.18 bn in 2024.<\/p>\n

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ZONES- <\/p>\n

Milaha lands in Libya:<\/strong> Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has launched its services to Libya\u2019s Misurata FreeZone Port \u2014 deploying its Al Bid\u2019ah vessel, according to a s<\/a>tatement<\/a>. The move is part of Milaha\u2019s plan to expand its services across North Africa. <\/p>\n

TRADE- <\/p>\n

#1- Syria to digitalize services for traders, investors: <\/strong>The Damascus Chamber of Commerce has launched a platform to digitalize services and procedures for traders and investors \u2014 specifically tailored for Syrians abroad and non-resident investors, Shafaq News<\/a> reports, citing the chamber\u2019s Media Director Nizar Al Miqdad. The platform aims to expedite administrative processes while decreasing the amount of paperwork. The pilot phase will begin soon \u2014 though a specific date remains undisclosed \u2014 and will include all of Syria\u2019s chambers of commerce.<\/p>\n

#2- <\/strong>Pakistan <\/strong>is reportedly looking to delay Qatari LNG deliveries scheduled for the <\/strong>next five years<\/strong>, amid weaker-than-expected demand for the super-chilled gas, Bloomberg<\/a> reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter. Pakistani officials currently in Qatar are set to request delaying the deliveries, which were slated to begin next year with two shipments per month. In doing so, Pakistan could defer up to 177 cargoes, impacting some USD 5.6 bn earmarked in liabilities until after 2031, local media Daily Times<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The move comes as the South Asian country grapples with cooling demand for the fuel, after hiking power rates to cap utility debts to secure loans from the International Monetary Fund. Expanding renewables capacity and the availability of cheaper energy sources for electricity have also dented the demand for LNG, signifying a market shift for a country that suffered severe LNG shortages a few years ago. The country consumes some 510 mcf\/d of LNG \u2014 falling short of its 800 mcf\/d in contracted commitments.<\/p>\n

Where do we stand?<\/strong> Pakistan currently imports nine LNG cargos per month from Qatar and one from Italian energy giant Eni. Qatar already approved the deferral of five contracted LNG cargos back in December \u2014 without financial penalty \u2014 to now begin from 2026<\/a>. Pakistan also requested that Eni divert its scheduled deliveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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