AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlydubai Terror Probe: UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash called the Tel Aviv-bound cockpit incident a “dangerous terrorist act,” praising Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero while investigators look into possible extremist links after reports of “Free Palestine” material found with the Omani co-pilot. Saudi Holy Sites: Saudi authorities denied suicide-bomber claims at Makkah’s Grand Mosque, saying a man was arrested for harassing passersby and causing panic. Yemen War & Hunger: UNICEF said nearly 79,000 children were displaced in western Yemen in under a month as fighting disrupts health and schools; WFP warned food insecurity is worsening fast, with 74% of households in accessible areas unable to meet basic needs. Regional Security Pacts: Turkey is unlikely to automatically use force under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement if Saudi is attacked, analysts say. UAE Politics & Economy: UAE stocks fell as US-Iran deadlock weighed on risk appetite; Abu Dhabi also warned Britain it may scale back investment over the Manchester City ruling. Saudi-Houthi Escalation: Yemen’s air force carried out 20 strikes in Taiz, while the Saudi-led coalition blamed Houthis for attacks on Medina power infrastructure. F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP: Verstappen topped opening practice at Sepang as the Bahrain GP returns to Malaysia, with Leclerc also leading in second practice.
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