AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Asia Policy & Music Industry: The UK and France moved to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with the UK targeting specific companies/individuals tied to settlement expansion and France ending settlement trade alongside a wider coalition. Regional Diplomacy: A detailed account of how BRICS members reached a West Asia consensus in their joint declaration points to a ceasefire “window,” near-100-hour talks, and high-level back-and-forth shaped by India’s diplomacy. UAE Culture & Arts: Under UAE President patronage, Abdullah bin Zayed inaugurated the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, highlighting music and arts pavilions and youth-focused programming. Music & Heritage: Manchester Museum removed a 2,700-year-old Egyptian mummy musician from display, citing respect for her “wishes,” after centuries on view. Live Music Spotlight: Remedy released an acoustic version of “My Devil Within” ahead of its Europe tour dates. Sports-Fan Culture: Ticket guides for UEFA Nations League matches (Austria vs Kosovo; Denmark vs Wales) point to growing regional fan travel and matchday music culture. Streaming & Middle East Sound: Spotify’s Nigeria launch story underscores how streaming can boost local music ecosystems—an angle Middle East artists and labels will watch closely.
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