AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Supply & Prices: Saudi Arabia resumed oil exports via the East-West pipeline after repairs from earlier drone strikes, restoring an alternative route that had been relied on during the Iran war and potentially easing pressure on some European crude term deliveries. E-commerce Growth: Dubai South’s EZDubai Logistics Hub, with Euromonitor, says the UAE e-commerce market hit Dh42.2bn in 2025 (up from Dh17.6bn in 2020) and could reach Dh67.2bn by 2030, with penetration rising toward 20%+ of retail sales. Consumer Impact of the Iran War: A new analysis says half of sub-Saharan Africa depends more on diesel generators than grid power, leaving households and businesses exposed to imported fuel price swings. Retail & Fashion: Shein reported a sharp Europe sales drop in Q2 after price hikes and reduced advertising ahead of EU low-value parcel fees. Healthcare Products: Leica Biosystems completed its acquisition of StatLab Medical Products to expand pre-analytical consumables for precision cancer diagnostics. Funding & Beauty: Dubai-founded Amaani raised $5m to expand its AÏZA skincare/haircare line across Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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