AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoArab Media Summit in Dubai: Syria’s President Ahmad Al Shara is set to deliver the keynote at the Arab Media Summit starting Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, with organisers expecting around 10,000 media professionals and 400+ speakers over 175 sessions. UAE diplomacy calls for de-escalation: UAE and Qatar foreign ministers held a phone call focused on strengthening ties and joint efforts to reduce regional tensions and protect security and stability. ATM tourism push: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 by signing or renewing tourism deals with seven destinations (Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Norway) and renewing partnerships with Huawei and Dubai Duty Free. Transport upgrade: Dubai’s RTA says Etihad Rail will add a second passenger station in Meydan, integrated with the Metro Gold Line and linked to Nol for smoother journeys. Aviation route update: Flydubai will launch Dubai–Pokhara–Dubai flights from September 23. Security and services: Dubai GDRFA and partners introduced an instant International Driving Permit service at Dubai airport, issuing permits in about five minutes for eligible UAE licence holders. Defence tragedy: UAE Defence Ministry announced the martyrdom of two servicemen during a training mission.
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