AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz Security & Energy Risk: The UAE strongly condemned an alleged Iranian missile attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “acts of piracy” and a breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2817; no casualties were reported, while Oman said talks on navigation arrangements are progressing in a “positive and constructive atmosphere” and Iran said it is “very close” to an agreement with Muscat but that reopening depends on wider conditions, including US compensation. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the GCC Secretary-General also condemned the strike and backed the UAE’s call for the strait’s unconditional reopening. Trade & Markets: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi attended the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Jaipur, pushing for safeguarding the multilateral trading system and raising UAE concerns over shipping disruptions; UAE non-oil trade with BRICS topped $312bn in 2025. Customs Digitisation: Abu Dhabi Customs reported a 12% rise in digital customs transactions in H1 2026, with pre-arrival clearance at 89% and customer satisfaction at 95.6%. Business & Policy: The UAE extended corporate tax relief for small businesses until end-2029, while schools reminded expatriate parents to pay 2026-2027 tuition instalments by Aug 15 to keep registrations active.
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