AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUAE-Iran Trade & Shipping: Direct cargo shipping between the UAE and Iran has resumed via Jebel Ali, easing supply-chain delays after months of disruption from regional tensions. Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Iran’s state TV says a foreign container ship ran aground after not following Iran-approved routing, as talks aim to stabilise passage through the waterway. UAE Aviation Growth: flydubai launched daily flights to Bangkok’s Don Mueang, adding a new gateway for UAE-Thailand travel and trade links. Abu Dhabi Connectivity: Etihad is boosting capacity across Europe and Asia, including making Abu Dhabi–Dhaka year-round and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma. Finance & Wealth: Arab Bank Switzerland opened its Middle East business in DIFC and appointed a new CEO for the region, signalling deeper UAE wealth-management ambitions. Real Estate Deals: Sobha Realty and NBQ signed an MoU for preferential home financing for off-plan purchases across the UAE. AI Capital Push: Abu Dhabi’s MGX closed a $49bn AI-focused fund, backing major AI players and infrastructure across the stack. Payments Trend (UAE-linked): UPI usage continues to expand internationally, with UAE among the countries where the Indian payment system is already available.
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