AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRed Sea Shipping & Yemen: Yemen’s Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) says reports of Bab al-Mandab transit fees are false. It confirms transit through the strait is free of charge and that its Safe Transit Service is voluntary and cost-free, warning shippers not to pay or share info with unauthorized parties. Taiz Development: Taiz Governorate approved its 1448 AH (2026/2027) executive plan matrix, funding 88 projects across agriculture, roads, water, health, education, training, and institutional capacity-building, with a total cost of 4.43 billion Yemeni riyals. Maritime Security Shift: Saudi Arabia announced a new Red Sea maritime security alliance with five African countries (Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia) alongside Saudi, Jordan, and Yemen, aiming to protect Red Sea/Gulf of Aden routes amid ongoing attacks. Oil Market Pressure: OPEC+ agreed to fully unwind its “voluntary” production cuts from September, adding about 188,000 bpd, as Red Sea and Hormuz risks keep global supply concerns elevated. US-Iran Hormuz Diplomacy: Trump said the US will hold off on fresh Iran strikes while a deal is pursued to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran disputes US claims and negotiations with Oman are described as nearing final stages.
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