AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKuwait Energy Modernization: Kuwait’s Oil Ministry backed the Q8 fuel-station conversion, saying the upgrade will modernize services with digital tools and unified standards while keeping Kuwait’s identity. Gulf Security & Infrastructure Risk: Iran-linked attacks and US-Iran retaliation kept Kuwait in the headlines, with reports of strikes hitting Kuwait’s power/desalination assets and air defenses intercepting drones—raising fresh concerns for summer electricity and water reliability. Oil Shock for the Region: Brent pushed above $90 as Hormuz tensions flared again, feeding inflation worries and market volatility across Europe and Asia. Payments Innovation: QIIB teamed up with Visa to boost digital payments growth, focusing on data-led portfolio management, targeted campaigns, and improved card engagement across Kuwait and the region. Tech & Industry Moves: Eaton opened a European aerospace additive manufacturing center in the UK, while i-charging and SOLUM began commercial deliveries of a high-power MAX EV charging platform. Legal/Services Tech: Kuwait also appears in a wider Supreme Court dispute over outsourcing consular, passport and visa services, with courts ordering fresh tender steps while allowing temporary continuity.
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