AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Security: The US says the Iran ceasefire is “over” after fresh strikes, as Washington weighs much larger retaliatory options if attacks on Hormuz shipping continue; Iran and allied forces hit US-linked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, while markets react to renewed Strait of Hormuz supply fears. Regional Diplomacy: South Korea, the US and Japan reaffirm denuclearization goals and step up coordination against North Korea’s illicit cyber activities during a NATO summit in Ankara. Energy & Trade: Kuwait’s AEP plans an equity raise to expand solar across Kuwait and the wider Mena, while China eases refined fuel export limits for July after disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. Business & Finance: Gulftainer unveils a $2bn global logistics strategy to build integrated trade ecosystems; HSBC Qatar partners with Noqoody to streamline merchant card payments; QIIB wins a Qatar retail banking innovation award. Tech & Infrastructure: KEZAD Group will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi to draw data-centre investors and operators. Local Economy: Bahrain is urged to boost its investment climate for AI, data centres and semiconductors to stay competitive for FDI.
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