AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran, hitting military and port-linked targets, as Tehran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar—raising fresh fears for Gulf stability and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil & Shipping Pressure: Iran’s oil sales face new strain after the US rescinded an Iran sanctions waiver, while at least four tankers reportedly turned back from the strait amid “severe” safety concerns. UAE Finance & Markets: Commercial Bank of Dubai upsized and repriced its $550m AT1 bond; Dubai’s Q1 2026 GDP hit AED232bn, up 2.4%, with health, utilities and construction leading growth. Crypto & Regulation: The SEC moved toward its first crypto-specific rulemaking, while UAE-linked stablecoin activity continues as DDSC gets cleared for retail access via regulated listings. Tech & Business: iQIBLA says its Smart Zikr Ring shipments topped 4 million; Rockwell Automation announced Hadaf Foods in Abu Dhabi is adopting Plex for smart manufacturing. Culture & Lifestyle: Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert again served as a Dune: Part Three filming backdrop, and the film’s trailer launch drew global fan events including Abu Dhabi.
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