AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomacy & Regional Security: UAE officials used Abu Dhabi’s Hili Forum to warn that Gulf instability is spilling into energy, trade and maritime routes, with calls for tighter collective action and less reliance on any single security partner. UAE-Lebanon Ties: President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with Lebanese leader Joseph Aoun, reaffirming support and discussing steps to strengthen security and stability. Middle East Tensions & Oil: Brent climbed to six-week highs as Iran-US escalation fears returned, while the Strait of Hormuz remained a key concern for shipping and supply. Water & Finance: First Abu Dhabi Bank joined UN blue-economy finance principles, setting an AED100bn blue finance target aligned with the UAE’s water security push ahead of the UN Water Conference in December. Local Governance & Travel Tech: Dubai GDRFA launched “Click & Travel,” a mobile passport-control service to speed arrivals and departures during peak periods. Capital Markets: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Colombo Stock Exchange signed an MoU to boost trading connectivity and knowledge exchange. Culture: Abu Dhabi Book Fair returns with 1,500+ events across literature, music, art and space diplomacy. Appointments: UAE President received newly appointed ambassadors after they took the oath of office.
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