AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned Britain and France against deploying a wider multinational mission, saying the strait is not a “military parade ground” and that coastal states should manage security. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan told the UN Security Council it has stepped up efforts to prevent wider conflict after attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, urging restraint and dialogue. Iran Funeral Fallout: Iran began a six-day national funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with security tightened and attention on whether his son Mojtaba will appear publicly. Lebanon After Ceasefire: Analysts say Lebanon may be entering a new conflict-management phase, with reconstruction, prisoner returns, and safe displacement returns still unresolved. Gulf Economy & Energy: QNB expects further US Fed tightening as Middle East-driven energy costs keep inflation sticky, while gold’s safe-haven appeal is shifting as rates and the dollar dominate. Oman Water Deal: Nama Water Services in Oman awarded a 15-year, RO 900m performance-based contract to cut unaccounted-for water losses across Muscat and Sharqiyah. Tourism in Sharjah: Shurooq signed Minor Hotels to manage the Sharjah Collection’s seven nature-and-heritage retreats. Trade Corridors: DP World says more freight is routing through Turkey to reach Gulf markets as companies diversify away from disrupted shipping lanes.
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