AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The US launched new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliated by targeting U.S.-allied Gulf states, with sirens in Bahrain and missiles aimed at Kuwait and Qatar—raising fresh fears the interim ceasefire is collapsing. Hormuz Shockwaves: With tensions spiking, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was nearly at a standstill as ships reportedly switched off tracking signals and risk perception surged. UAE Diplomacy: The UAE condemned the attack on Qatar’s tanker Al Rekayyat and reiterated that Iranian attacks on commercial vessels threaten navigation safety, in calls with Qatar’s foreign minister. Abu Dhabi Energy Watch: The UAE inaugurated the Emirates Monitoring Centre to provide real-time oversight of the national power grid and coordinate outage response. Investment Spotlight: UNCTAD ranked the UAE 9th globally and 1st in the Middle East for 2025 FDI inflows, totaling $48.24bn. Culture & Heritage: Ajman launched Artisans Majlis to back Emirati crafts and the creative economy, while the UAE Council for Fatwa warned against social-media fatwas.
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