AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Shopping Habits: A Visa study says 91% of Egyptians use AI while shopping, mainly for price comparisons and product ratings, though only 38% trust it to handle payments. Retail & Dining Expansion: Americana Restaurants and carpo opened the first carpo store in Qatar, pushing premium nuts, chocolates and coffee into the local luxury food retail scene. Regional Trade Signals: Saudi Arabia lifted a roughly five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a move tied to rebuilding ties and easing pressure on Lebanese exporters. Air Travel Under Strain: Wizz Air profits plunged 99% after Iran-war route cancellations and Middle East disruptions, while Emirates was named “Best Overall Airline in the Middle East” at the APEX awards. Inflation Pressure: Egypt’s headline inflation eased to 13% in May, but US consumer inflation hit 4.2% as energy costs surge amid the Iran conflict. Consumer Safety & Services: IndiGo issued a Middle East travel advisory, urging passengers to monitor flight status amid heightened tensions. World Cup Economy: Early World Cup match times in Türkiye are expected to boost breakfast demand for cafés, bakeries and delivery services. Creative Media Partner: Ooredoo Palestine appointed Adpro& Group and Adpro& OMD as integrated creative and media partners. Finance & Rates: The ECB is set to hike rates to curb Iran-war-driven inflation in the eurozone.
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