AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMEA Safety Audit: Lebanon’s aviation regulator has launched a safety review of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups warned crews were pressured to fly near airstrikes and faced penalties for reporting incidents, Reuters reports. Qlayaat Airport Revival: Lebanon’s future Qlayaat Airport is taking shape from a military air base, with plans to convert parts of the site into a civilian terminal and control tower as a northern gateway. Gulf Air Disruptions: Kuwait’s main airport reopened after an Iranian drone strike killed one and injured dozens, while flydubai cancelled Kuwait flights and said it will adjust schedules and support affected passengers. Diplomatic Fallout: Kuwait expelled two Iranian diplomats and summoned embassy officials after attacks on civilian and critical facilities, as Bahrain reported missile and drone interceptions. Oil & Markets: Oil rose for a third straight day on Iran-related heat and lower US stockpiles, while investors weighed US-Iran uncertainty; Bitcoin lagged Nasdaq amid AI-driven risk appetite. Local Business Moves: Community Bancorp. was selected to join the ABA Nasdaq Community Bank Index, and Stewart’s Shops outlined plans to expand a convenience store in West Lebanon.
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