AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Asia Trade Shock Watch: Malaysia’s deputy economy minister said the renewed US-Iran conflict since July 8 is pushing up global oil prices and could raise industrial input costs, so the government is monitoring the Strait of Hormuz risk and using measures to secure supplies, curb price rises, and support firms. SME Finance in Focus: Egypt’s microfinance portfolio neared LE 108bn in Q1 2026, serving 4m+ clients, with microfinance companies holding the biggest share; meanwhile, Oman reported private-sector value added at RO 8.1bn in Q1, with micro and small firms growing even as large firms dragged overall activity. Local Growth & Jobs: Iraq’s youth unemployment hit 35.8% (UN/ILO-linked data), blamed on weak private-sector growth, skills gaps, and limited public-sector absorption—plus insufficient support for small businesses. Digital Marketing for Survival: Lebanon’s small businesses are increasingly using TikTok to reach customers cheaply, with one estimate putting TikTok’s local economic impact at about $150m a year. Business Events: Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Festival runs 45 days and is designed to bring together SMEs, artisans, and farmers to boost tourism-linked sales.
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