AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUAE-Russia Diplomacy: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin on boosting UAE-Russia strategic cooperation and pushing for agreements to ease Gulf tensions. Markets Watch: Dubai edged up while Abu Dhabi slipped as investors stayed cautious over renewed Middle East risk and Strait of Hormuz worries. Food Safety Alert: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said markets are free of lettuce linked to the US cyclosporiasis outbreak, urging shoppers to buy from approved outlets and wash produce well. Weather: NCM forecasts continued unsettled conditions, with rain and fresh to strong winds expected to spread across parts of the UAE. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, with an attack on one treated as an attack on all—raising the stakes amid Iran-linked missile activity. Business Policy: The UAE extended small business corporate tax relief until end-2029, keeping simplified compliance for eligible firms. Cyber & Privacy: A Gulf-focused sextortion/content-removal firm says it’s expanding discreet takedown services across the UAE and wider region.
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