AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Travel & Security: U.S. embassies across 10 countries issued fresh alerts warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and rapid escalation tied to Iran-backed Houthi attacks, including disruptions at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport. Gulf Escalation & Warnings: Saudi Civil Defence lifted brief Mecca-area danger alerts after warnings that Iran could expand the conflict toward the Indian Ocean if the U.S. strikes again. Energy Pressure: Oil and diesel markets stayed tense as Iran-U.S. diplomacy showed little progress and investors watched reports of a potential U.S. diesel export ban; EU diesel hit a record €2.23/litre amid Middle East and Ukraine supply shocks. UNGA & Iran: At the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu is expected to target New York mayor Zohran Mamdani in his speech, while Trump’s UN address renews focus on threats toward Iran and calls for economic isolation. Business & Tech in the Region: Abu Dhabi extended Tajer and Rowad licence timelines to cut early-stage costs; UAE cybersecurity firms and AI infrastructure pushes continue to expand at major regional events. Culture: A rare miniature Qur’an from late-1890s Glasgow drew attention at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair.
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