AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAE–Lebanon Trade Push: The UAE is stepping up investment ties with Beirut, with a new Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum and a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting private-sector trade and partnerships, as analysts say it could help Lebanon reduce Iranian and Hezbollah influence. Regional Security Shock: The US struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran vowed retaliation, and reports say missiles were intercepted over Jordan after Iran hit US bases—raising fresh risks for shipping and energy flows. Lebanon Health Spending Watch: Lebanon Medicaid bills rose sharply in 2024, with Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) reaching $76,403 and dental payments hitting $48,696, signaling shifting public health costs. Local Business & Fraud Awareness: Separate US BBB Scam Tracker updates show continued fraud losses nationwide, with Lebanon-area readers reminded to watch for online purchase and phishing schemes. On-the-Ground Lebanon: Israeli operations continued across southern Lebanon, including strikes and demolitions reported by Lebanon’s National News Agency.
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