AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon War Costs: Lebanon’s Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bisat says Israel’s war damage could top $8B, with about $2B already hit since March, including factory closures, agricultural damage, job losses, and a tourism slump, while consumer prices are up ~20% and household spending down 20–25%. U.S.-Iran Talks & Hormuz: US and Iranian negotiators met separately in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, reporting “positive progress” and agreeing to continue discussions; the next round is expected after Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral, as the Strait of Hormuz and frozen funds remain key sticking points. Iraq Anti-Corruption: Iraq says stolen public funds since 2003 exceed $2T, with public trials and more arrests as suspects confess and cases expand beyond embezzlement into illicit wealth. UAE SME Insurance Digitised: Mashreq and Sukoon launched embedded SME insurance in MashreqBiz, letting businesses buy workmen’s compensation and third-party liability coverage digitally. Egypt Jobs via Energy Storage: Egypt granted “Golden Licenses” for $800M battery storage projects in Aswan and Suez, targeting about 3,050 jobs. Turkey Higher Ed Crackdown Watch: Turkey’s Official Gazette ordered closure of Istanbul Bilgi University, raising fresh concerns about renewed pressure on higher education.
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