AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Trade: ADNOC’s trading arm is reported to have bought millions of barrels of discounted Iraqi crude in August and September, boosting Iraqi exports amid war-linked supply disruptions. Cybersecurity: UAE cyber chief says a hacker demanded more than $5m after breaching a private company, with stolen data circulated online; GISEC Global 2026 opens in Dubai tomorrow as leaders push for stronger cyber resilience. Diplomacy: President Sheikh Mohamed met Syria’s Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi to discuss economic recovery and bilateral ties; Israel’s UAE ambassador says Kuwait could join the Abraham Accords within 4–6 months. Public Safety & Health: Abu Dhabi Police honoured residents for lifesaving rescues; MoHAP urges flu vaccination for vulnerable groups and Seha offers walk-in flu shots at clinics. Business & Finance: Mal’s AI-native Islamic fintech bank secured $230m in H1 funding, while Meta launched UAE subscription bundles for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook from $2.99/month. Travel & Daily Life: Dubai airport’s passport renewal service can renew UAE passports in about 8 minutes; Thailand cut visa-free stays for UAE travellers to 30 days. Tech & Infrastructure: AWS remains unable to restore access to its Bahrain cloud region and one UAE data zone after Iran-war damage.
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