AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi says non-oil UAE trade with BRICS topped $312bn last year, up 28.5%, as the New Delhi Declaration wraps up and leaders push an “ecosystem of solutions” for the Global South. UAE-Iran Reset: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran and Abu Dhabi agreed to “put the past behind” and look to the future after talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled on BRICS sidelines, with a possible next step on Strait of Hormuz transit talks looming. Regional Talks in Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Jordan’s King Abdullah II to strengthen economic, trade and development ties and coordinate on Middle East developments. Trade & Transport: Dubai RTA issued 119,188 driving licences in the first half of 2026, including new licences and exchanges. Business Moves: Abu Dhabi’s IHC is set to buy an 80% stake in Marlan Holding, backing Marlan Space and wider deep-tech ambitions. Security Watch: A drone attack on Saudi’s East-West pipeline was launched from Iraqi territory, with Baghdad ordered to investigate.
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