AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Tensions: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi warned talks for a final deal won’t start if Washington keeps issuing threats, as the US and Iran trade strikes and mediators try to keep diplomacy alive. Strait of Hormuz Impact: Shipping and oil flows through Hormuz are again strained, with oil prices easing but still set for weekly gains amid near-standstill transit fears. Qatar’s Mediation Role: Qatar urged Iran and the US to stick to the MoU and condemned attacks on a Qatari tanker, while Lebanon’s President and US/Qatari officials discussed de-escalation and ceasefire mechanisms. Air Force One Security: Reports say Trump switched from the new Qatar-donated Air Force One after Secret Service concerns, with officials alleging the jet lacks some defensive countermeasures of the older model. Qatar Updates: Qatar expanded its education voucher programme for children with disabilities and autism, and Qatar’s NCSA won a WSIS 2026 award for cybersecurity training. Economy & Markets: QSE ended the week down 1.18%, while mortgage transactions in Q1 reached QR12.966bn. Sports & Culture: FIFA quarter-finals heat up with Spain vs Belgium, and Qatar’s VisitQatar tourism chief highlighted resilience at an international forum.
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