AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Kuwait Defence: The US cleared a possible $400m Foreign Military Sale to repair and sustain Kuwait’s Patriot missile force, aimed at keeping interceptors ready amid months of Iranian missile and drone attacks. Middle East Growth Outlook: The World Bank cut its 2026 forecast for the region, projecting a 2.1% contraction overall and a 4.3% average decline for GCC economies, blaming the Iran-war shock and Strait of Hormuz disruption. Oil & Shipping Signals: Gulf oil flows (excluding Iran) recovered to about 81% of pre-war levels in September, with Kuwait’s crude production cited at roughly 75% of pre-conflict levels, though refined fuel recovery lags. Energy Infrastructure Resilience: Saudi Arabia reported higher throughput on its East-West Pipeline as it boosts Red Sea exports to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Kuwait Diplomacy: Kuwait urged a reset of how the 2030 Agenda is implemented at the UN, while condemning Iranian attacks affecting shipping and food security. Digital Payments & Regulation: Kuwait pushed further digital salaries for private-sector workers and rolled out a new media regulation law tightening rules for influencers, advertising and AI. Telecom & AI Data Centres: S&P says Middle East telcos are shifting toward regional AI data centre build-outs to compete with global hyperscalers.
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