AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran rejected Trump’s claim that the U.S. “owns” and controls Hormuz, saying the waterway stays closed unless Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions, as shipping disruptions and attacks on vessels keep oil markets jumpy. Energy Watch: The IEA warned global oil stockpiles are “rapidly depleting,” raising pressure to reopen Hormuz and keep Bab el-Mandeb transit safe. Oil Prices & Markets: Brent and WTI rose on the renewed uncertainty, while investors tracked inflation data and Middle East risk. Gulf AI Data Race: Gulf states are racing to build “data highways” and control fibre routes as Red Sea risks push telecoms toward alternative corridors, including Qatar’s Ooredoo push to bypass key chokepoints. UAE Aviation Link: Etihad announced a new seasonal Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg route starting Dec. 17, boosting direct access to Asia via the UAE hub. Tourism Pulse: TUI said Middle East travel disruption is fading, with bookings normalizing even as fuel costs bite.
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