AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE AI Governance: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approved the creation of a national Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority to unify public data, AI and digital government under Cabinet, led by Omar Sultan Al Olama. Dubai Mobility & Travel: Emirates plans to introduce travel insurance for international passengers to help reassure travellers and boost Dubai demand, while Etihad added complimentary medical travel insurance for visitors to Abu Dhabi and launched new direct routes to Kraków and Palma de Mallorca. Abu Dhabi Fintech: Abu Dhabi Airports is piloting regulated crypto payments at Zayed International Airport via a partnership with Al Hail Holding and fintech firm Xare, using a digital wallet approach under Abu Dhabi Global Market rules. Energy & Renewables: Masdar will buy a 49.99% stake in Repsol’s Spain renewables portfolio valued at €849m, adding 705MW of operational wind and solar assets. Real Estate & Industry: BEEAH began early works for Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, and Honeywell demonstrated AI-enabled “autonomous control rooms” at Borouge’s Ruwais facility. Regional Risk Watch: Reports ahead of the G7 say Trump is pushing for Strait of Hormuz demining and a potential Iran deal, while the EU floated a new Russia-linked sanctions package that could complicate EU-India trade ratification.
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