AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHormuz Shock to Oil Exports: Kuwait condemned Iran’s attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a breach of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, as back-to-back tanker incidents keep shipping risk high and Kuwait’s oil export options constrained. FDI Push Gains Traction: Kuwait’s investment drive is landing major global capital, highlighted by KPC’s $16bn Shaheen Project sale-and-leaseback deal expected to bring $7.85bn upfront proceeds to fund capex and support higher output targets. KPC & Sector Resilience: With Hormuz disruptions still hurting crude exports, KPC said force majeure was lifted in June but the wider conflict continues to disrupt operations. Banking Awards: NBK won 17 Global Finance digital banking awards, while Weyay Bank picked up three regional and local honors for social/community banking and precision credit. Justice System Update: Kuwait’s Court of Appeals cleared 5,030 of 5,983 pending cases in June (84.1% completion), with the Capital Governorate handling the most new and resolved cases. Culture for Kids: “Jammoul, Guardian of the Wall” brought old Kuwait’s pre-oil trade and camel caravan heritage to children at the NCCAL summer festival. Security Watch: Kuwait said it foiled an ISIS-linked plot targeting a vital facility, arresting a Kuwaiti suspect and highlighting drone and explosives training.
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