AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIran–US Escalation: Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “over” as the US launches strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets and revokes an oil-sales waiver, while Iran hits back with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait—pushing oil higher and raising fears of a wider Middle East flare-up. Regional Mourning & Politics: Iraq’s holy cities stage massive funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as tensions spike across the Strait of Hormuz. UAE Investment: UNCTAD reports UAE FDI rose about 6% to $48.24bn in 2025, ranking ninth globally and top in the broader Middle East region. Gulf Business & Payments: HSBC Qatar partners with Noqoody to streamline merchant card acquiring and settlement. Dubai Growth Tools: Dubai Chambers launches a one-platform services hub to help firms access finance, tech and certification faster. Sustainable Finance (Jordan): Housing Bank issues Jordan’s first Blue Bond ($100m) with EBRD support to fund water and National Water Carrier projects. Energy Transition (Kuwait): AEP plans a capital raise to expand solar across Kuwait and Mena. Culture & Media (UAE/Africa): e.tv and Netflix strike a landmark licensing deal, starting with “The Four of Us.”
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