AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation Safety & Travel Disruptions: Air France suspended flights to Riyadh (until July 25), Dubai (until July 28) and extended Beirut suspensions to August 2, citing fast-changing security conditions tied to the wider U.S.-Iran and Yemen conflict. Maritime & Water Security: With Houthis warning of a blockade and tanker incidents reported near the Strait of Hormuz, the region’s energy and shipping risks are again spilling into daily life—especially where desalination and power depend on stable supply lines. Industrial Decarbonisation & Materials: Sabic signed an MoU with CEER to explore advanced EV materials and processing, including sustainability knowledge-sharing and local EV supply-chain sourcing. Urban Water Reuse: Alkhorayef won a SAR69.5m (30 months) O&M contract for treated sewage effluent networks in Riyadh City, aiming to boost reliability and sustainability of water reuse infrastructure. Construction Supply Chain Risks: A Gulf Sustain report warns sand supply chains across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman and Qatar face governance gaps and migrant-labour risks, including unsafe silica exposure and weak oversight. Shipping Emissions: Bahri launched a newbuild programme for two dual-fuel LNG-powered RoCon vessels (option for two more), targeting about 10% efficiency gains and lower emissions.
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