AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUAE Air Travel Disruptions: Delays and cancellations hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai as regional tensions persist, with Air Arabia cancelling Kuwait and Bahrain services and Air France extending its Dubai suspension through Sept 10; travel to Indonesia remains disrupted by volcanic ash. ADGM Growth: Abu Dhabi’s ADGM reported AUM up 54% in H1, workforce nearing 50,000, and active licences close to 14,000 as fund and asset managers expand. Gulf Security at Hili Forum: UAE officials warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would ripple into energy, commerce and supply chains, urging collective Gulf action. Oil and Shipping Pressure: Brent rose to $97.34 as Hormuz risks keep a risk premium; shipping through the strait slowed sharply. Dubai Tech Push: Dubai Chambers’ agentic AI training targets 14,000 private firms, aiming to move from AI experiments to practical business use. Sports in Dubai: PFL heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title at PFL Dubai on Nov 14 against Sergei Bilostenniy. Culture and Tourism: Abu Dhabi launched Emirati Dhiyafa hospitality standards to embed local traditions across hotels and visitor journeys.
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