AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGulf Security & Iran-US Tensions: The US hit about 90 targets in Iran overnight as fears of a wider return to war grow, with Iran striking back at US-aligned bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar; regional sirens and interceptions were reported across the Gulf. Qatar Travel & Real Estate: Qatar said GCC nationals can enter without prior visas, and reported 426 mortgage transactions worth QR12.966bn in Q1. Bahrain Governance & Sports: Bahrain is among the first GCC states linked to a single online law platform, while its youth basketball coach set sights on the Asian Cup after winning the Arab under-18 title. UAE Aviation & Telecoms: UAE ICAO leadership advanced with a new First Vice-President election, while e& agreed to sell its full 16.21% Vodafone stake for $5.95bn. Oman Economy & Shipping: Oman reaffirmed freedom of maritime navigation at the IMO, and Asyad Shipping signed a $308m deal for six product tankers. Yemen Oversight: Yemen launched a UN-backed push to improve monitoring of social spending. Saudi Tourism Push: Saudi unveiled a digital “Package Visa” bundling flights, hotels and e-visa processing for select markets.
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