AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI in Business Services: Humain (Saudi PIF) teamed with EY to build Saudi Arabia’s first AI-native BPO service, aiming to turn intelligent agents, automation, analytics and human expertise into an “operating layer” for enterprise operations. Defense Deals: At ADEX 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan and Türkiye signed $500M+ in defense contracts, including Azerbaijan’s planned purchase of 14 HÜRKUŞ-II trainer aircraft and radar/loitering-munition/coastal-defense deals involving ASELSAN, BAYKAR and ROKETSAN. Regional Security: The US completed its final withdrawal from Iraq, ending the coalition’s Iraq role and shifting counter-ISIS operations to a US-Iraq bilateral setup while raising concerns Iran could move to fill gaps. AI Governance & Aviation Incident: US tech leaders signed a “morally binding” self-policing AI accord, while a Dubai-to-Israel flight diversion after an alleged hijacking attempt kept aviation security in focus. Digital Government: Qatar’s MCIT signed an MoU with PwC Middle East to boost digital government capabilities through training, consulting and knowledge sharing. Tech Events: Türkiye’s TEKNOFEST Güneydoğu opens in Şanlıurfa, spotlighting cybersecurity, fintech, air defense and unmanned systems.
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