AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGulf Security: Explosions were reported at Riyadh airport on Thursday, halting flights; their cause remains unclear. Separately, the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Houthi missiles headed toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, as the Houthis renewed threats against Saudi sites. Energy Shock: Tanker attacks and Iran’s warnings over Hormuz routes have pushed oil above $105 a barrel and raised fears of wider supply disruption. Tanzania’s import bill has climbed $2.6 billion in seven months, partly due to higher fuel and freight costs. Economic Outlook: The World Bank forecasts the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region will contract 2.1% in 2026, with GCC economies down an average 4.3%; Qatar and Kuwait face the steepest projected falls. Diplomatic Rift: Britain will keep a reduced mission in East Jerusalem after Israel downgraded its consulate amid a dispute over UK sanctions on settlement goods. Culture and Trade: Doha Film Festival named 15 films for its international competition, while the UAE and Thailand concluded negotiations on a trade pact.
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