AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCraft & Exports: Malaysia’s MICF 2026 aims for RM20m in international craft sales, with the bulk of RM240.3m craft revenue so far coming from the domestic market—showing big upside for overseas buyers. Beverages Expansion: Saudi brand Kinza says it’s not trying to outmuscle giants, but to match shifting consumer expectations as it pushes exports to 70+ countries and seeks Southeast Asia partners. Food Trade: 36 Jordanian food firms will join Saudi Food Expo and Saudi Industrial Expo in Jeddah, pitching sweets, dairy, grains, soft drinks and packaging to a 100,000-product, 25,000-professional crowd. Tech Investments: Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon tells Asharq Al-Awsat that Saudi Arabia is becoming a regional AI and data-center hub, with projects “just the beginning.” Industry Calendar: ISM Middle East 2026 in Dubai (3–5 Nov) is building momentum despite regional geopolitical strain, with confectionery and snacking a key draw. Energy Costs (Consumer Impact): Fuel prices in the US remain volatile, with GasBuddy reporting localized lows for regular, premium, E15 and diesel—while broader Middle East tensions continue to feed global oil and shipping pressure.
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