AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUAE-Iran De-escalation: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran and Abu Dhabi agreed to “turn the page” after a high-level meeting in New Delhi, as BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration urging “maximum restraint” and protection of civilians. Regional Security: UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed held calls with Saudi and Iraqi counterparts to prevent wider escalation, amid drone attacks on Saudi’s East-West oil pipeline and renewed Hormuz-related shipping worries. Energy & Shipping: Oil prices jumped after Gulf states postponed an Iran meeting over Hormuz, while Hormuz traffic stayed far below normal and Saudi’s pipeline closure added pressure. UAE Travel Disruption: Dubai and Abu Dhabi flight delays and cancellations continue, with some routes seeing schedule changes and long waits—travellers urged to check with airlines. UAE Business & Tech: Viasat and UAE’s Space42 backed a satellite connectivity venture, committing up to $1 billion to connect devices directly to space. Local Life: Dubai schools and private schools are tightening mobile-phone rules, including confiscations, while Dubai RTA issued 119,188 driving licences in H1 2026.
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