AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFunding & Fintech: Stitch, an OS for modern financial institutions, just raised $25M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, aiming to fix the “legacy infrastructure” problem so banks can adopt AI faster. Saudi Tech & Security: Saudi Arabia’s Hajj push leans hard on tech—AI systems and full 5G coverage—as 1.5M+ pilgrims are expected this year. Energy Geopolitics: The Strait of Hormuz fallout keeps driving big infrastructure plans—India is reportedly fast-tracking a $4.8B deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman, a move meant to reduce LNG shocks. Regional Business Moves: SICO appointed Yousif Bucheeri as Group Deputy CEO for its sell-side business, expanding leadership across research, brokerage, and investment banking. Art & Culture: Doha’s book fair opens with record scale—1.85M books and 910 booths—while a Dubai show explores “time that grows slowly” through vegetal rhythms.
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