AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE–US AI diplomacy: The UAE joined 35 countries at the Pax Silica Summit in Washington to push secure AI supply chains and trusted cross-border deployment, with G42, Core42, MGX and TDRA among the delegation. Capital markets: Nasdaq Dubai listed a $500m sukuk from The Arab Energy Fund, oversubscribed and priced at SOFR+70bps, reinforcing Islamic finance momentum. Central banking rules: The UAE Central Bank expanded its framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds, requiring institutions to document outreach and transfer balances to the regulator if beneficiaries can’t be reached. Trade & travel links: Direct Iran–UAE flights are set to resume from July 1 after aviation approvals, easing travel disruption for business and passengers. Regional risk watch: Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten shipping and the fragile ceasefire track. Real estate sentiment: Amid war jitters, commentary points to Abu Dhabi as a preferred destination over Dubai for certain investment plays. Startup funding: Global venture capital is shifting toward stablecoin payment infrastructure and AI inference systems, signaling a move from consumer crypto to enterprise rails.
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