AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Business Expansion: OpenAI is planning a business development centre in Israel, recruiting senior local talent and setting up a startup event as it tries to deepen ties with the country’s fast-growing AI ecosystem. Aviation & Sustainability: Turkish Airlines is investing in a sustainable aviation fuel fund (SAFFA Fund I) to expand SAF production capacity, while Saudi’s THC placed an extra order for 11 Leonardo AW139 helicopters for EMS, VIP and offshore services. Defense Tech & War Tech: Israel’s MAFAT says it rapidly deployed software updates during the October 7 war, scaling partnerships to 300+ firms, and Iran claims it struck Amazon’s Bahrain data infrastructure—an unverified but potentially market-moving escalation. Regional Tech & Mobility: Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport reportedly completed a missile-and-drone operations system to keep flights running under threat. Trade & Industry: Türkiye reported 152 high-level trade contacts in H1 2026, and Turkey’s IT sector revenue rose 40% in 2025, with AI driving much of the growth. Energy Markets: US-Iran tensions kept oil near $90, weighing on regional stocks and inflation expectations.
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