AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAE-Iran Tensions: The US and Iran traded fresh threats as mediators push to save a fragile interim deal, with Washington again demanding Iran publicly say the Strait of Hormuz is open and ships won’t be attacked. Gulf Business Hit: Saudi banks have reportedly delayed or blocked payments to UAE accounts since mid-May, raising fears of a widening financial rift between the two neighbours. Abu Dhabi Knowledge Economy: ADDED and Liwa University signed an MoU to boost R&D, innovation and job-ready skills, including work on AI’s impact on employment and SMEs. Healthcare Breakthrough: A UAE patient with a rare lung condition, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, is reported to have regained normal breathing after a first-of-its-kind procedure at Medcare Hospital Sharjah. Mobility & Aviation: Abu Dhabi Mobility signed partnerships to strengthen UAE capability in certifying and scaling advanced air mobility, including eVTOL technologies. Visa Update: The UAE expanded visa-on-arrival access to South Africans and several other nationalities, but only if specific residence-permit conditions are met.
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