AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Tensions: UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash dismissed Iran’s new Strait of Hormuz “control” claims as a “pipe dream,” warning any move to infringe on UAE maritime sovereignty won’t be accepted. Energy Outlook: ADNOC’s chief said full oil flows through Hormuz won’t return until at least early-to-mid 2027, even if the conflict ends quickly. AI & Health: Johnson & Johnson and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi launched a global open surgical intelligence network, aiming to connect operating rooms across the emirate to an AI-driven system. Industry & Trade: Saint-Gobain inaugurated a construction chemicals plant in Ras Al Khaimah’s RAKEZ, while Schneider Electric and Brands For Less signed a smart-building rollout deal across 26 stores. Business & Education: GEMS Education appointed Keith Chicquen as Superintendent of GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi hosted the Economy Middle East Summit 2026 under “The Economy of Tomorrow.” Regional Sports: Bahrain confirmed its Gulf Cup group schedule in Jeddah, drawn with Qatar, the UAE and Yemen.
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