MUSCAT: The global energy shock triggered by the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran requires long-term solutions that go beyond immediate measures aimed at easing the crisis for governments and consumers, says a prominent Omani researcher and policy expert.
Dr Aisha al Sarihi, who specializes in energy transition, climate policy, and sustainable development in the Gulf region, warned that short-term measures — from tapping strategic reserves to imposing demand curbs —…
