AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGCC Trade Facilitation: The GCC Customs Union Authority launched the “Taiseer System,” a centralized digital platform to help firms tackle customs and trade obstacles across member states, aiming to speed up goods movement and improve the business experience. Power Sector Privatisation: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif ordered faster privatisation of electricity DISCOs, with IESCO, GEPCO and FESCO set for the first phase; investor roadshows are planned, including targeting Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aviation Expansion: Riyadh Air opened bookings for new routes, with the first commercial flight to London Heathrow on 10 June and additional services to Dubai and Cairo among the early launches. Real Estate Finance: Alramz Real Estate will launch a SAR 370m Shariah-compliant Riyadh residential fund to build a 290-unit project in Al Raed, managed by SNB Capital. Oil Market Watch: Fitch said Strait of Hormuz reopening could ease crude supplies later this year, but timing uncertainty keeps prices volatile. AI & Early Childhood: illumine and Arabian Child partnered to bring AI-powered childcare management plus accreditation and educator training support to Saudi centres. Capital Markets: Saudi contractor MGC called off its up-to-$800m IPO despite strong demand, citing adviser consultations.
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