AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait security crackdown: Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector says it has solved four diesel theft and telecom-tower vandalism cases in Jaber Al-Ahmad, arresting four Indian suspects linked to a maintenance contractor; investigators say the group stole excess diesel over two years, used part to cover shortages at other sites and sold the rest, with the probe ongoing before referral to authorities. Payments for gig workers: Visa’s UAE/Kuwait/Qatar country manager says delivery riders can get faster payouts via Visa-enabled solutions, including near real-time transfers, reducing the wait for tips or monthly salary. Regional energy pressure: Oil prices edged up as the US threatened “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran and renewed pressure on partners, keeping markets focused on Strait of Hormuz disruptions and tighter supply. Kuwait-linked business angle: A Kuwait-focused diplomatic item notes the country’s top diplomat is set to visit China amid wider Middle East tensions. Gold watch: Gold prices in India were reported higher day-on-day, with Middle East turmoil cited as a driver of day-to-day swings.
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