AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN & Israel: A new UN database update listing 214 companies tied to Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank is reigniting debate over “selective” international scrutiny and how such pressure can ripple into Palestinian livelihoods. Iran crackdown on music: Iran’s courts upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi over a hijab-free performance, alongside broader repression tied to entertainment and public protest. Culture & performance in the region: Acre’s Old City hosted the Israel Fringe Theater Festival, turning historic streets into a stage for circus, dance, music and interactive shows. Tech-meets-tradition: At Türkiye’s Teknofest Southeast in Şanlıurfa, a humanoid robot wowed crowds by performing the traditional halay dance to local music. Music politics in the spotlight: Country star Zach Bryan wore “Free Palestine” onstage at Gillette Stadium, after Macklemore was barred from opening for Ed Sheeran there over pro-Palestine remarks. UAE retail with a musical twist: Le Falcone announced its first Dubai retail store at City Walk, building fragrance concepts around travel, history and “symphony”-style storytelling.
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