AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGulf AI push: Qatar hosted Artefact AI Connect Summit Doha 2026, spotlighting how AI can move from talk to real use in public services and key industries. Private capital meets new tech: At the Hubbis Middle East Private Capital Forum, wealth managers debated whether AI-driven research and faster advice improve decisions—while stressing advisers still own judgment and client trust. Next-gen wealth governance: Gulf family offices are “institutionalising” for future generations, focusing on mandates, decision rights, and separating business from investment assets. Food security funding debate: ADB says resilient food supply chains need shared costs across governments and private capital, with public infrastructure and regulation matched by private investment. Middle East-linked market pressure: US stocks slipped as US-Iran tensions and oil fears resurfaced, while Fed Governor Lisa Cook warned AI demand and higher oil prices could keep inflation pressure alive. Energy volatility theme: Reports tied fuel-price swings to Middle East disruptions and supply tightness, underscoring how regional conflict feeds into everyday costs.
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