AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: US President Donald Trump says the US is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships a 20% fee for safe passage, as Iran and the US trade missile and drone strikes and the risk of wider disruption grows. UAE Security Diplomacy: The UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling them a violation of sovereignty and reaffirming solidarity. Port Diversification: With Hormuz transit under pressure, the UAE is planning new ports and container capacity on the Gulf of Oman, including a DP World-led push in Fujairah to reduce reliance on Jebel Ali. Visa Overhaul: The UAE rolled out six major visa and residency changes in 2026, including expanded visa-on-arrival access and faster tourist visa approvals. Local Economy & Trade: A Financial Times report says Saudi banks have blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts since May, raising fresh concerns about a deepening Gulf rift. Finance Watch: S&P Global expects UAE bank lending growth to stay in the high single digits in 2026 despite regional strain. Humanitarian Update: Sharjah Charity says it delivered 11,051 projects worth Dhs139.8m in the first half of 2026, including wells, schools and aid campaigns.
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