AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRail Safety: A collision between two passenger trains in Egypt’s Giza province killed seven people and injured 112. State railways said a train from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of a Cairo–Aswan service, derailing several carriages; an investigation is under way. Gulf Connectivity: The six GCC states agreed to advance a 2,117-kilometre railway, targeting full operations by December 2030. Each country will fund and build its own section, with the network intended to strengthen regional logistics as Hormuz disruptions raise shipping costs. Shipping Risks: Oil prices slipped after President Donald Trump signalled fresh strikes on Iran were unlikely, but attacks near the Strait of Hormuz continue to cloud shipping and supply outlooks. Indian Oil plans to acquire crude and LPG carriers as freight costs surge. Maritime Rescue: UAE forces rescued all 22 crew members from a cargo ship fire in the Gulf of Oman; all were reported stable. Air Links: Nigeria’s Enugu Air plans four weekly direct flights to London Gatwick from December 10, using an Airbus A330-200.
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