AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Crisis: US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz pressure keep disrupting regional trade routes, with reports of ship attacks and renewed clashes in Yemen adding to oil and freight volatility. India’s Trade Pressure: India’s goods trade deficit hit a six-month high as imports rose on the back of higher oil costs tied to the Middle East conflict, while exports to the region still grew. Gulf Energy Moves: UAE’s Masdar is exploring clean power partnerships and potential fuel stockpiling links with the Philippines, aiming to use storage infrastructure as a regional buffer. MENA Finance & Markets: Abu Dhabi’s exchange is rolling out conversational AI access to live market data, while broader MENA dealmaking and banking awards highlight continued investment momentum. Tech & AI in Turkey: Türkiye is pushing a fast-growing AI and data-centre push, with major funding plans and talent targets aimed at turning the country into a Eurasian digital corridor. Aviation Watch: Incheon Airport overtook Heathrow and Changi to become the world’s busiest international hub in early 2026, reflecting shifting geopolitics affecting Middle East transfer traffic.
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