AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave Health Impacts: Europe’s record June heatwave is intensifying, with France reporting heat-related deaths and issuing red alerts; schools are closing and transport is disrupted as officials warn people to avoid risky cooling measures. Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has thinned again after Iran closed the waterway, adding uncertainty for regional energy flows and emissions tied to tanker traffic. Saudi Workplace Health Rules: Saudi Arabia is rolling out mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings in phases, starting with pre-employment and then expanding to high-risk workplaces and the wider economy. Waste & Recycling Finance: Tadweeer (National Environmental Recycling Co.) secured a Sharia-compliant SAR 60m credit facility from SNB to refinance higher-cost facilities and support working capital. Renewables in the Region: At the IsDB annual meetings in Baku, Azerbaijan and the IsDB Group signed $6bn in deals, including climate resilience and energy security priorities. Saudi Tourism & Nature: Aseer is targeting over 3m visitors in 2026 as hospitality capacity expands and more than 100 events highlight the region’s natural landscapes. Desert Soil Innovation: Saudi deeptech startup Terraxy raised $3m to tackle desert soils and support carbon capture efforts.
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