AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Real Estate Boom: Abu Dhabi property transactions jumped 112% year-on-year to Dh117bn in H1 2026, driven by strong foreign direct investment and a surge in investment zones. Banking Leadership: Axis Bank named Rajeev Mantri as CFO from Sept 28, as Indian lenders reshuffle top roles. Infrastructure Upgrade: Abu Dhabi DMT began an E20 highway widening and access overhaul in Khalifa City, adding lanes, ramps, bridges and utility works to cut congestion. Digital Finance & Payments: E& completed its Vodafone stake sale, returning about $5.95bn, while Sav and Visa announced a strategic partnership to boost UAE digital payments. AI Governance Risk: IBM’s study says UAE firms face AI vendor lock-in and struggle with data residency and sovereignty requirements. Trade & Growth: New Zealand-led FIT trade partnership expanded to 19 members, including the UAE, targeting non-tariff barriers and digital trade. Regional Energy Pressure: US-Iran strikes intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, while Iraq and Syria signed a deal to restore an oil pipeline to the Mediterranean—an alternative route to reduce Hormuz dependence. Dubai Fraud Warning: Dubai Police warned residents about fake visa and job offers circulating via social media and messaging apps.
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