AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Iran Hormuz diplomacy: Washington urged Tehran to drop plans for Strait of Hormuz transit fees, warning that a comprehensive nuclear deal would outweigh any revenue, as a weeklong calm and Qatar-mediated talks continue. Regional security: CENTCOM led a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain focused on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for commerce, with air-and-missile coordination and threat-sharing on the agenda. Water and health in Gaza: A UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel’s operations have helped destroy water systems and the conditions needed for child survival, marking 1,000 days of water deprivation. Heat risk for Gulf homes: New research highlights intensifying heat stress across the Arabian Peninsula, pushing GCC developers to redesign for humidity, air quality, and moisture control. Energy storage momentum: A Wood Mackenzie report says Chinese firms dominate the BESS integrator market (76% global share) while mega-scale storage procurement is accelerating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE child online safety: The UAE banned social media accounts for children under 15, requiring digital ID and AI age checks, with platforms facing penalties for non-compliance. UAE clean power pipeline: Egypt’s Cabinet granted “Golden Licenses” to $800m battery storage projects, signaling continued grid-scale storage buildout.
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