AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel-Fight Fallout: India’s opposition Congress is escalating pressure after a second fuel-price hike in a week, demanding a clear petrol/diesel action plan and warning an “economic storm” will hit farmers, labourers, small traders and small industries hardest. Tourism Shockwaves: The Middle East crisis is now showing up in jobs and incomes far beyond the region, with an ILO report warning higher energy costs, disrupted transport, supply-chain strain and weaker tourism are already transmitting globally. Shariah-Ready Fintech: Dubai-based Quan2um rolled out tokenized stock access plus a redesigned platform, explicitly screening assets for Islamic compliance (AAOIFI-style rules) to attract users who want trading without permissibility doubts. Data-Center Reality Check: New research finds most consumers have only basic knowledge of data centers and only 23% feel comfortable living nearby—opposition is driven by electricity costs and grid reliability, while support hinges on job creation. SME Angle: Oman’s Inma Fund financing for 2,061 SME projects and Egypt’s cotton initiative underline a wider push to keep small businesses funded as costs rise.
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