AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Tensions: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stalled after attacks on tankers and stalled US-Iran talks, with only five commodity vessels transiting Saturday versus 31 the week before—raising fresh worries for global oil and gas flows. Gaza Diplomacy: UAE and other Arab and Muslim foreign ministers condemned Israel’s rejection of the US-backed Gaza peace plan, while Jared Kushner met Netanyahu after Hamas accepted the proposal—yet Netanyahu insists there can be no withdrawal or reconstruction without Hamas disarmament. Abu Dhabi Business: L’IMAD plans to buy the remaining shares of AD Ports Group via a voluntary conditional cash offer at Dh6.25 per share, pushing AD Ports shares up nearly 15% as markets stay cautious amid Hormuz disruption. Health Update: The Emirates Drug Establishment approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for non-segmental vitiligo in eligible adults and adolescents, making the UAE the first country to license an oral option for this group. Visas & Rules: The UAE set a minimum monthly salary of AED 15,000 for foreigners sponsoring a friend’s visit visa, tightening access for lower-income residents. Regional Ties: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed met Oman’s Sultan Haitham to discuss regional security and ways to deepen economic and development cooperation.
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