AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMENA Retail & Payments: Commercial Bank of Dubai launched Jaywan prepaid cards under the UAE’s domestic card scheme, aiming to boost secure, local payments for retail customers across POS, e-commerce and ATMs. Travel Finance: Valu partnered with Wego to let Egyptian travellers pay for flights and hotels via instalments up to 60 months. Aviation Disruption: SriLankan Airlines temporarily suspended Kuwait flights (20–26 July) due to rising Middle East security risks. Consumer Supply & Costs: Iraq saw Chinese exports fall 41.7% in H1 2026 to $5.18bn, with lower imports of air conditioners, electronics and phones tied to higher customs tariffs and Strait of Hormuz shipping delays. Energy Pressure on Households: With US-Iran fighting continuing and Red Sea risks rising, oil and fuel-price volatility remains a direct consumer concern across the region. Brand & FMCG Expansion: Wipro Consumer Care International agreed to buy Philippines personal-care firm S Brands, signaling continued FMCG dealmaking in emerging markets. Digital Product Rules: A study warns garment makers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Türkiye struggle to generate life-cycle data needed for EU digital product passports.
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