AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIran-US Flashpoint: Trump says he was “an hour away” from restarting strikes on Iran, then paused after calls involving Qatar and the UAE, warning Tehran has “two or three days” (possibly Friday–Sunday) to reach a deal or attacks could resume. Iran’s Terms: Tehran’s new proposal asks for sanctions relief, release of frozen funds, end to the US marine blockade, reparations for wartime damage, and US troop withdrawal from areas near Iran. Gulf Market Mood: Gulf bourses rose as the pause eased nerves, while oil-route risk remains front and center. Hormuz Workarounds: The UAE is pushing faster pipeline build-out to expand exports via Fujairah and reduce reliance on Hormuz, as analysts note alternatives can help but stay vulnerable. Kuwait Business Watch: NBK hosted an internal-audit seminar with KPC and EQUATE, while Action Energy secured expanded credit facilities to back rig expansion; Alshaya and Hilton also announced a loyalty partnership covering Kuwait.
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