AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUAE-Iran Tensions Escalate: A drone strike sparked a fire near the Barakah nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi, with UAE officials saying no radioactive release occurred and Saudi Arabia reporting it intercepted three drones; Kuwait and Bahrain joined Arab condemnation, while the wider US-Iran ceasefire talks remain shaky. Gulf Markets Under Pressure: The conflict mood dragged Gulf bourses lower, with Dubai extending losses for a seventh session and Kuwait also slipping. Hormuz Shockwaves: With Strait of Hormuz disruption continuing, analysts warn energy flow problems could last longer, while Iraq said April exports through the strait fell sharply. Kuwait Airport Recovery: Kuwait International Airport is back in phased operations after its long closure tied to regional security threats. Local Business & Compliance: Kuwait authorities reported food-outlet violations and a crackdown on unlicensed confectionery production in a residential house. Aviation & Trade: Russia’s summer flight network shrinks amid sanctions and Middle East instability, while India’s trade deficit widened in April as imports outpaced exports.
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