AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIsrael-Azerbaijan Economic Tech Talks: Israel’s ambassador to Baku confirmed the fifth intergovernmental commission meeting will be held in Azerbaijan, with a focus on IT, AI and cybersecurity. Iran-US Maritime Escalation: The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC ballistic-missile attacks on a US warship, while Iran claims it captured a US unmanned submarine drone near Hormuz—raising shipping and energy-risk headlines. West Bank Trade Sanctions Ripple: Britain, joined by France and Canada and now backed by more countries, moves to ban imports tied to illegal Israeli settlements, with Israel retaliating by ordering closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Central Bank Watch: The ECB is set to raise rates again as the Iran war fuels euro-zone inflation fears. Iraq Digital & Trade Moves: Iraq plans a digital platform to connect farmers with markets and is pushing EU trade talks plus Iraq-Egypt land freight facilitation. FinTech/Payments & Investment Ecosystem: Zeal raises $10m to expand smart payment solutions across MENA, Europe and Africa; Israel’s VC funding slows in H1 despite reserved capital. Saudi/Regional Finance: Saudi Arabia and partners welcome the UK settlement-goods ban, while Workday highlights AI-driven workforce planning momentum across the GCC. Corporate Governance: HNB Finance appoints four new independent directors.
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