AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUAE Investment Spotlight: The UAE pulled in $48.3bn (AED177.3bn) in FDI inflows in 2025, up 6% year-on-year, reaching 9th globally with FDI stock at AED1.17tn, as the Ministry of Investment reiterated targets under the National Investment Strategy 2031. Dubai Economy: Dubai’s Q1 2026 GDP hit AED232bn, growing 2.4%, with standout momentum from health and social work and utilities/waste sectors. Digital Transformation: Digital Dubai and Emirates Group signed a deal to boost digital readiness, employee experience, and operational efficiency via shared platforms and data services. SME Banking Push: Dubai Chambers partnered with Wio Bank to simplify digital account opening and expand financing access for SMEs. Capital Markets: Nasdaq Dubai listed $13.8bn of debt and also moved forward with a sovereign retail sukuk programme, reflecting rising retail appetite for fixed income. Aviation & Mobility: Emirates will add A380 service to Delhi from 25 October and expand Premium Economy across more Indian cities; Dubai also cleared its first eVTOL vertiport (VDX) for commercial air-taxi operations. Corporate Finance: Ajman Bank priced its inaugural USD300m AT1 perpetual sukuk. Security & Fraud: UAE authorities are developing a national cyber-fraud prevention framework to strengthen digital and financial security.
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