AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Security: Iran says it launched drone attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, while the US keeps striking inside Iran; the UN warns of wider risks as multiple countries update travel advisories, though UAE airports are operating normally. Tourism Push: Dubai is paying residents to bring visitors back via “Dubai Invite,” offering packages worth up to AED3,000 (£610) for guests arriving between 20 July and 31 October, with rewards valid to year-end. UAE Consular Guidance: The UAE MoFA tells Golden Visa holders how to use an emergency Return Document if passports are lost or damaged abroad, plus a 24-hour hotline. Transport & Fares: Abu Dhabi taxi operator DTC says it is in talks with authorities about a possible fare revision after integrating National Taxi and seeing demand pressure. Finance & Markets: UAE stocks slipped as investors stayed cautious on escalating regional conflict; Dubai’s main index edged down while oil-linked sentiment remained volatile. Global Trade Pressure: US forced-labour tariffs now hit 60 economies, including UAE and other Gulf states, under Section 301. Business Expansion: Blackstone plans a return to Dubai with an office at DIFC, Reuters reports.
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