Royal State Visit to Botswana, Sohar Port Energy Expansion, and Red Sea Diplomacy

Marwan kicks off the weekend on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, detailing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's historic state visit to Botswana and official talks in Gaborone. We also cover Sohar Port's major strategic pitch to international markets for uninterrupted energy bypass routes, diplomatic mediation in Muscat, and central bank monetary updates.