AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHormuz Disruption Watch: UNCTAD warns SMEs could be pushed out of global supply chains as Strait of Hormuz transit collapses by 95%+, raising freight, insurance and financing costs and triggering an “SME exclusion effect.” Yemen Civilian Toll: A Brown University report says U.S. airstrikes against Houthis killed 213 civilians (late 2023–mid 2025) and also wiped out farms, shops and small businesses. UAE AI Governance: UAE experts say agentic AI rollout must prioritize cybersecurity, trusted data, human oversight and workforce skills as government moves toward autonomous execution. GCC Payments Push: MEBIS 2026 in Dubai will spotlight real-time, cross-border and wallet-driven banking innovation, with leaders discussing what’s needed for faster, interoperable payments. Nigeria Energy & SME Finance: Egypt and Cameroon explore energy, water and SME development cooperation; Nigeria’s IPMAN backs the Dangote refinery IPO as a downstream investment and jobs catalyst. GCC On-Chain Credit: Zamanat launches a $100m tokenised private credit fund targeting the GCC SME financing gap, aiming to bridge underserved demand. Business Cost Pressure: Reports highlight inflation and energy/insurance pressures squeezing small firms and limiting their ability to pass costs on.
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