AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Deal in the North: Lebanon’s Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny opened bids for operating and investing in René Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, with Sky Lounges Services winning the contract under procurement rules—aimed at boosting northern tourism, logistics, and easing pressure on Beirut’s Rafik Hariri Airport. Iran-US Tension, Again: Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran, then paused after a new Tehran proposal routed via Pakistan and requests from Gulf allies; he warned a “big hit” could come within days if talks fail. Sanctions Pressure: The US hit an Iranian foreign-currency exchange house and 19 vessels tied to petroleum/shadow-banking flows. Oil Market Spillover: Oil slipped as the strike threat was delayed, while Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps prices jumpy. UAE Safe-Haven Under Strain: Reports highlight mounting drone/missile risk to business and tourism, including the Barakah nuclear plant incident.
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