AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHormuz Crisis: UAE Defence says two Emirati tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others; fires were contained and the UAE condemned the “blatant attack,” warning it reserves the right to respond. US-Iran Diplomacy Twist: Trump backed away from a planned 20% US transit fee for Hormuz, saying Gulf states will instead pursue trade and investment deals with Washington as strikes and retaliations continue. Regional Condemnations: The GCC, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Arab Parliament all condemned the tanker attacks as violations of international law and urged action to protect navigation. Logistics Shift: With shipping risk rising, reports say the UAE is pushing plans for a Hormuz bypass port and rerouting cargo to keep trade moving. Local Safety & Compliance: Abu Dhabi courts jailed two men and fined Dhs100,000 over illegal emergency lights on public roads without authorisation. Business & Finance: Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Ajman Bank’s $300m Additional Tier 1 perpetual sukuk listing, while Masdar secured $5.1bn financing for a 24/7 solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi.
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