AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIran-Hormuz Diplomacy: US President Donald Trump says he will halt new strikes on Iran, citing Gulf allies’ urging and claiming “parameters” for a deal that includes the “Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING” of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat; he adds negotiations are set to begin Monday, while Iran says Hormuz will not return to pre-Feb. 28 status. Regional Shipping & Energy Risk: The back-and-forth raises fresh uncertainty for Middle East trade routes, with warnings to Americans in the region and renewed focus on choke points that matter to oil and LNG flows. Jordan Municipal Services Deal: Imdaad is entering Jordan via a strategic joint venture with Clean City to expand municipal cleaning and waste management services across Amman, blending local infrastructure with regional environmental capabilities. Tourism Push: Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard sign an MoU to use data and analytics for global campaigns aimed at boosting Saudi visitor numbers toward 2030. ASE Business Pulse: Amman Stock Exchange data shows listed companies’ net profits up 14.3% in H1 2026, with services and industrial sectors among the fastest growers. Aviation Link: Somon Air receives its first Boeing 737 MAX jet as it modernizes its fleet and plans new routes across the Middle East and beyond. UNESCO Spotlight: UNESCO adds 25 new World Heritage Sites, including Jordan’s Aqaba Marine Reserve.
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