AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUK Settlement Trade Ban: The UK says it will ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli West Bank settlements and restrict related services like construction, financing and real estate, with a new sanctions regime for extremist settlers and even arms-export curbs; Israel retaliated by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and banning some British officials. EU/Canada Coalition: France, Canada and 9 other European countries signaled national restrictions on settlement goods, pushing the issue from condemnation to concrete trade action. Sanctions on Iran Aviation: The US Treasury expands “Operation Economic Outcast” with new sanctions on 36 Iran-related airlines and service providers, warning firms they risk losing access to the global financial system. Oil Market Shock: Brent nears $100 as the US says it destroyed five Iran-linked oil tankers after attempted missile attacks on a US warship; Iran also claims it seized a US underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Cross-border Crime Finance: Spain and Europol dismantle the “Dubai Bank” underground network tied to drug trafficking, arresting 21 and seizing about €20m in assets. Saudi Real Estate Push: Saudi REGA starts a new phase of property registration in Makkah’s Rie Dhakher area from Sept 13 via its electronic platform. Middle East Fintech/Payments: Juspay expands its partnership with Wego to support payments across the Middle East.
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