AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait Airways Expansion: Kuwait Airways launched direct flights to Tbilisi, operating twice weekly from Aug 2, boosting connectivity for tourism and holiday travel. Energy & Trade Risk: Talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are gaining traction, with a potential 60-day shipping arrangement reported by Axios; the move could ease pressure on global energy, fertilizer and industrial trade. Regional Diplomacy: US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim to discuss de-escalation with Iran and support a lasting diplomatic settlement. Kuwait Cyber & Consumer Protection: CITRA said it handled 156 scam and fraud reports in July, with most linked to bogus website links and phone calls, urging residents not to share OTP or banking details. Local Business & Sustainability: Apeco signed an EPC deal for Kuwait’s Souk Sharq solar project, delivering 8.77MW of PV capacity plus 15 years of operations and maintenance. Oil Sector Strategy: Kuwait’s Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi reiterated Kuwait’s plan to leverage oil expertise for international partnerships, including with Kyrgyzstan. FIFA Governance Shock: Infantino faces a leadership crisis after scrapping a World Cup commercial rights plan, with a Morocco meeting now aimed at stabilising his re-election prospects.
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