AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Qatar says mediation to end the US-Iran war is making progress, as US Treasury chief Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump signal a deal to reopen the Strait could come “today or tomorrow,” pushing oil prices down and easing market nerves. Maritime Reality Check: Ship-tracking shows traffic through Hormuz is still far below pre-war levels, with eight vessels transiting Tuesday and another Hormuz incident reported as talks move forward. Qatar-US-Iran Coordination: Qatar’s Emir and Trump discussed de-escalation by phone, with Qatar stressing dialogue and adherence to the US-Iran memorandum. Local Economy Watch: Qatar’s industrial Producer Price Index rose 2.75% in May, while CPI for June stayed broadly stable, pointing to resilience despite regional shocks. Inclusion at Mada: Mada formed a Qatar advisory team of people with disabilities to shape policies through direct participation. FIFA Fallout: Prince Ali and other figures accuse Gianni Infantino of “blackmail,” while Infantino calls a crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing internal opposition. Qatar Sports & Culture: Al Wakrah finished a France camp; Qatar Museums’ Tamkeen won UNESCO-linked heritage education recognition; and the Qatar Toy Festival wrapped up after a month of family fun.
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