AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.–Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched new airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran retaliated by targeting U.S.-allied bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, with missiles reported at Kuwait and Qatar and sirens in Bahrain and Jordan—raising fresh fears the fragile ceasefire is collapsing. Hormuz Tensions: The Strait of Hormuz dispute is back in focus as both sides trade claims over whether shipping is safe, while the U.S. says it’s prepared to protect navigation. Markets & Energy: Oil prices jumped again on the renewed risk, with analysts warning inflation pressure could return if the conflict widens. Business & Trade: Hong Kong and Oman are pushing growth ties, with trade around $200m and plans to expand into renewables and digital; separately, Kanoo Travel and India’s Yatra struck a deal to transform enterprise travel across the Middle East. Local Economy: Dubai residential transactions hit AED 225.7bn in H1 2026, up 15% vs 2024 but down 16% vs 2025, amid regional uncertainty. Sports Legacy: Qatar’s sports community mourned Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, crediting him with turning Qatar into a global sporting hub.
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