AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Made Easier: Dubai’s GDRFA says a single-entry tourist visa (30–60 days) can be processed in 48 working hours once requirements are met, with applications via accredited tourism offices. Defence Leadership: Sheikh Hamdan chaired the UAE’s second Defence Council meeting of 2026, reviewing defence upgrades and readiness plans. UAE Humanitarian Response: Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) carried out a second Ebola relief airlift to the DRC with EU coordination, sending about 60 tonnes of medical aid. AI Shopping Trust Gap: A Visa study finds 85% of people in the UAE use AI for shopping, but only 32% trust AI agents to handle transactions. Judicial Appointments: 23 judges and prosecutors were sworn in before Abu Dhabi’s judicial leadership, with a push to speed up case resolution using modern tools. Regional Security: Trump blamed Iran for downing a US Apache near the Strait of Hormuz; a drone boat rescued the crew. Business & Travel: Etihad will double Abu Dhabi–Kabul flights from July 15, and Dubai DET with Google launched “Map Your Dubai” to let residents vote for local dining spots. Markets: Gulf stocks rebounded after Iran-Iraq tensions eased, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi indices up.
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