AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGulf Security & Airspace: Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, with US forces intercepting most missiles and downing drones near the Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait reported material damage and no casualties, while Bahrain urged residents to seek shelter. Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs days after a Lebanon ceasefire took effect, as Hezbollah-linked attacks continued and both sides traded warnings of wider escalation. Energy Markets: Oil jumped sharply as Iran–Israel exchanges threatened the fragile truce and kept the Strait of Hormuz effectively constrained; OPEC+ still approved a fourth consecutive July output quota increase of 188,000 bpd, though analysts say it may be largely symbolic while flows remain disrupted. Kuwait Policy/Industry: The US approved in principle a potential $1.98bn counter-drone defense sale to Kuwait, aimed at detecting and defeating unmanned threats. Sustainability Finance: NBK launched a new Sustainable Financing Framework, enabling green, social, blue and sustainability financing with an “Excellent” rating from Sustainable Fitch. Digital Inclusion: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy rolled out a new accessibility-focused digital services system for people with disabilities. Assets & Reconstruction: Iran rejected US plans to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate Gulf allies for war damage, warning it would be unlawful.
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