AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Tech & Energy Shock: US-Iran strikes kept escalating into a 10th day, while Iran said it hit US-linked assets in Bahrain and Kuwait and a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; markets briefly calmed on reports of mediation for a 10-day ceasefire, pulling Brent back below $90. Red Sea Risk for Yemen: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and warned of closing Bab al-Mandeb, raising fears of higher shipping costs and supply disruptions that could ripple into Yemen’s energy and trade. Markets Watch: Asian shares rebounded as chip-linked stocks snapped back after AI sell-offs, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping and Japan’s Nikkei recovering; Europe edged higher too, but investors are focused on major tech earnings (Alphabet and others) that could reset AI demand expectations. Yemen Tech in Action: GSL Energy and Deye deployed a 2.49MWh battery energy storage solution for a Yemen water plant, aiming to stabilize power for critical pumping and treatment systems. Healthcare Business: Novo Nordisk appointed a new GCC General Manager with oversight including Yemen, signaling continued investment in regional healthcare partnerships and chronic-disease innovation.
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