AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Tensions: Washington says Iran has delivered seven conditions for talks while Trump cuts short Camp David, as the State Department issues fresh warnings of possible escalation, flight cancellations, and airspace closures across the Middle East. Saudi-Houthi Escalation: Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi attempts to hit Riyadh with a ballistic missile and to target civilian infrastructure in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, widening the Iran-linked conflict front. Energy Pressure: Diesel prices surge as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist, with diesel above $200 a barrel and costs hitting households and businesses; LNG markets also tighten as Qatar’s supply remains constrained. Regional Business & Travel: Bahrain names three executives among Forbes Middle East’s top tourism leaders, while US travel advisories urge Americans to reconsider Middle East trips amid Houthi attacks. Aviation & Tech: Singapore Airlines wins Skytrax’s top airline award; UAE and XPENG move toward a flying-car regulatory sandbox; CFM certifies a LEAP-1B hot-and-dust durability kit aimed at doubling time on wing in harsh Middle East conditions. Jobs & Economy: Iraq faces a widening graduate-to-work gap as oil-heavy public finances struggle to absorb new entrants.
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