AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Security & Shipping: The US says it’s reinstating a blockade focused on Iranian ports and will charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo for “safe passage,” while Iran and the US both claim control of the Strait after fresh missile/drone exchanges. Kuwait in the Line of Fire: Iran-linked attacks were reported targeting US bases and facilities across the Gulf, with Kuwait saying it was responding to hostile aerial targets. Tourism Impact Watch: With Hormuz tensions back in the spotlight, markets are reacting and travel-linked stocks are slipping, while Europe faces jet-fuel supply pressure ahead of the summer holiday rush. Local Travel Update: Kuwait has published a list of 52 countries eligible for tourist visa on arrival, with the visa valid for 30 days from issue and allowing up to 90 days after entry. Aviation/Travel Policy Angle: A Gulf-wide push for advanced air mobility is being driven by “operations first” regulation, with Kuwait among the GCC states watching how air corridors and vertiports roll out.
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