AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Deadlock: Iran and the U.S. are again at an impasse over ending the war, with a shaky ceasefire, renewed exchanges of fire, and shipping and Gulf states targeted—while Trump is set to push China to pressure Tehran during a visit this week. Hormuz Shock to Trade: The conflict is driving Gulf transit away from sea routes and toward pipelines and rail, as insurers, drones and mines keep vessels cautious and fuel supplies tighten. Kuwait Crackdown: Kuwait’s Commercial Control teams seized 1,430 counterfeit items in a Friday Market operation, alongside other enforcement actions including closures and violations tied to cash-transaction rules. Eid Banking Convenience: Gulf Bank says new Kuwaiti dinar banknotes will be available across branches and select ITMs ahead of Eid Al-Adha. Energy Financing: Action Energy secured KWD 40.9m in expanded credit facilities to fund rig expansion linked to Kuwait Oil Company contracts. Airport Reopens: Kuwait International Airport fully resumed commercial operations after months of disruption.
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