AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSocial Media Rules: The UAE Cabinet has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, banning under-15s from creating or running personal accounts and restricting features like posting, commenting and joining public groups; platforms get 12 months to comply, with regulators empowered to warn or block non-compliant services. UAE-France Ties: UAE and France discussed deeper tourism and SME cooperation, including capacity building and new partnerships as the UAE prepares to host a UN Tourism Executive Council meeting later this year. Strait of Hormuz Update: After the US-Iran interim deal, the US lifted its naval blockade and shipping began returning to the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said ports are “normalized” but still under military supervision. Abu Dhabi Finance: First Abu Dhabi Bank priced a €750m three-year green bond at par, with proceeds earmarked for eligible green projects. Cyber & Tech: ESET was named a Market Leader in MDR by KuppingerCole, while MoHESR launched an AI-powered Edu Hub admissions platform. Business & Markets: UAE stocks rose on ceasefire optimism; Dubai’s index climbed 2.5%.
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