AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGCC Diversification: A new Al-Attiyah Foundation report says Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Oman are ramping up investment in critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, with Africa emerging as a key destination as demand rises and supply chains tighten. Defense-Industry Push: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth begins the “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, pitching a faster, commercial-first defense acquisition model to rebuild America’s manufacturing base. Banking Deals: Commercial Bank of Kuwait is offering Mastercard World cardholders KD 150 cashback on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8/Flip8 purchases, plus starter bundles for early customers. Trade & Investment: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads a 200-member delegation to Japan to boost trade and investment, including talks with Keidanren and major conglomerates. Corporate Finance: Alibaba plans an HK$80 billion ($10.2bn) Hong Kong share placement to fund “full stack” AI development. Urban Enforcement: Hyderabad’s CMC suspended a town planning officer and is seeking criminal action after a seven-storey building collapse in Gachibowli, raising questions about enforcement after a June notice. Real Estate Pulse: New York’s Union Square is seeing a leasing surge, with office vacancies dropping to 12.9% and multiple major retail and office deals signed.
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