AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKuwait-Iran diplomacy and security: Kuwait’s PMs met and discussed regional de-escalation as the wider Gulf watches the US-Iran ceasefire wobble. Strait of Hormuz pressure on oil: Iraq said it exported 10 million barrels via Hormuz in April—far below pre-war levels—underscoring how insurance and tanker delays keep flows tight. Gulf economic integration: GCC leaders urged a higher level of coordination to blunt the economic shock from the conflict, pointing to supply-chain and customs fixes. Local enforcement: Kuwait carried out joint crackdowns in Amghara’s scrap yard area, citing state-property encroachments and regulatory violations. Women’s Day spotlight: Kuwait marked May 16 with renewed emphasis on women’s political rights since 2005 and their growing leadership roles. Energy infrastructure race: UAE moves to accelerate a new pipeline to bypass Hormuz, aiming to double export capacity by 2027. Business/people: InvestGB launched its 4th IGB internship edition, while Action Energy secured KD 40.9m in financing for new rigs.
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