AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Tax Enforcement: Federal Tax Authority inspection teams carried out about 103,680 visits across the emirates, up 21% year-on-year, seizing 8.45m non-compliant goods and issuing 3,343 VAT registration notices to businesses. Hormuz & Shipping Risk: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless US demands are met, as new attacks on shipping deepen uncertainty and keep oil prices supported. UAE AI Push: The UAE AI Camp 2026 opens in Dubai on Aug 17-29, expanding AI literacy with workshops and a Future of Transport Hackathon. Payments Expansion: Al Etihad Payments and UnionPay International sign an MoU to let Jaywan mono-badged cards work across 183 countries. Sports (Abu Dhabi): Al Jazira were beaten 4-1 by Al Ittihad in the AFC Champions League Elite playoff, while Rahul Chopra’s return helped UAE beat Canada by 97 runs. Humanitarian Aid: UAE donates relief items worth over GH₵12m to Ghana flood victims. Diplomacy: UAE and other Muslim-majority governments accuse Israel of undermining a Gaza peace plan.
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