AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGulf Finance Friction: Saudi banks have reportedly blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts since mid-May, raising alarms that the Saudi-UAE rift is spilling into cross-border commerce even as the central bank denies direct country restrictions. Middle East Markets & Crypto: Bitcoin is holding near $64K as US-Iran strikes intensify and Iran again threatens Strait of Hormuz disruption; analysts warn volatility could persist across crypto and risk assets. Egypt External Accounts: Egypt’s current account deficit more than doubled to $5.1B in Jan–Mar, driven by a wider merchandise trade gap, though remittances, tourism and Suez Canal receipts helped offset some pressure. Iraq–Turkey Oil Route: Iraq and Turkey are close to renewing a one-year extension of their 1973 crude pipeline deal, keeping flows toward Ceyhan as Hormuz risk pushes alternative export routes. Renewables Push: Türkiye will launch 14 solar and seven wind YEKA tenders under its 2026 program, aiming to unlock 2,400MW via 21 total tenders. West Bank Land Access: Israel issued 49 military orders since January restricting use of 2,093 dunams (~517 acres) of privately owned Palestinian land, tightening farming and access near settlements and infrastructure. Digital Tourism Payments: Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum ticketing is being integrated into major telecom apps (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE) to improve secure booking and reduce scams, with mobile-wallet payments under study.
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