AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Security: Kuwait-flagged crude tanker MT Kazimah III was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; five Indian nationals on board were safely rescued and shifted ashore with Omani coordination, as authorities investigate the source and damage. Housing & Construction: Kuwait approved a draft decree-law on mortgage financing for housing welfare beneficiaries, aiming to shorten waits and enable purchases from developers, with rules covering subsidized and unsubsidized financing. Digital Payments & Labour: The Central Bank of Kuwait launched the Kuwait Wage Payment System (KWPS) to move private-sector salaries electronically via local banks, improving speed, transparency and compliance monitoring. Food Safety Enforcement: Kuwait’s food authorities destroyed hundreds of kilograms of expired or contaminated products in Hawally and the Capital Governorate, issuing violation reports and closing a kitchen. Energy Prices Watch: G7 leaders agreed to release emergency oil and diesel stocks, including a substantial diesel release in the first 20 days, as global fuel prices stay pressured by the Iran-related supply crunch. Business Expansion: FREELANDER unveiled a phased Middle East-first expansion roadmap, starting with UAE dealer partnerships and plans to broaden across MENA before moving to other regions.
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