AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHajj Mobility Boost: Saudi Arabia is ramping up smart, high-capacity transport for the 2026 pilgrimage, with the Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro set to move 2+ million passengers and cut congestion across Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat. Hormuz Diplomacy: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed “progress” on a possible US-Iran deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring freedom of navigation, while Iran continues to push for sanctions relief and nuclear rights. War Disruptions: Ukraine carried out precision strikes targeting Russia’s Black Sea maritime energy export infrastructure and logistics hubs, while Kyiv adjusted tram and trolleybus routes after a major attack. Security Shock: Pakistan’s Quetta saw a blast near a railway track as a passenger train passed, injuring 30+ and killing dozens in a separate report of a train attack. Logistics Policy Shift: Ethiopia plans to liberalize core logistics operations for foreign investors, a major change for a sector long closed to outsiders. Fuel Pressure: India’s fuel demand growth is expected to slow sharply in H2 2026 as prices rise and conservation measures bite. Local Fixes: Malaysia’s Bulog is finalizing a $450m bid for 500,000 tonnes of Indonesian rice, while rural communities in Sabah regained access after the Kampung Tigot bridge reopened.
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