AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Talks: The U.S. says negotiations with Iran are underway to reopen Hormuz, but Tehran denies talks and says only discussions with Oman are happening—while a fresh shipping threat keeps energy markets on edge. Oil & Profits Backlash: BP reported a big Q2 jump on Middle East-driven price swings, and Trump renewed pressure on ExxonMobil and Chevron to cut fuel costs. Gulf Energy Projects: Egypt’s EETC signed a PPA for a 407MW wind project, Jordan approved a 25MW wind deal funded by the UAE, and ADNOC rolled out AI across 120+ rigs. Banking & Payments: Qatar’s Dukhan Bank went live on J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys blockchain payments network for faster cross-border settlement. Solar Push in the Gulf: Hoymiles expanded its partnership with Saudi distributor QSSUN to scale solar and storage across Kuwait and the region, including microgrids. Evacuation Planning: Malaysia says it is tracking 21,427 citizens across 14 conflict countries and has contingency plans for evacuation if security worsens. Business & Safety: IBM says average data breach cost in the Middle East hit $8m in 2026, as cyber threats rise.
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