AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait Business Transparency Push: Kuwait’s Commerce and Industry Minister Osama Boodai said a new decree-law to combat commercial concealment will require disclosure of beneficial owners, aiming to curb nominee arrangements, protect SMEs, and boost fair competition and consumer confidence. Justice Kuwaitization: The Ministry of Justice says it has reached 100% Kuwaitization of the General Department of Experts, covering engineering, accounting and legal research roles, with an efficiency drive and electronic service transformation next. Oil & Shipping Shockwatch: OPEC+ is set to raise September output by about 188,000 bpd as Middle East tensions keep export routes under pressure, while fresh Hormuz threats and tanker reroutes underline ongoing risks to Gulf logistics. Iran De-escalation Signals: US President Donald Trump says strikes on Iran are paused as talks move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations starting Monday—though regional air and maritime risks remain active. Retail Tech for Kuwait: Zoho launched its VAT-compliant Zoho POS point-of-sale solution across GCC markets including Kuwait, targeting retailers with faster billing, inventory and omnichannel management.
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