AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Security: The UAE strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, warning they violate sovereignty and threaten regional stability. Aviation Disruptions: Air France suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai until July 28, with Beirut service halted until Aug 2, as airlines reassess routes amid the Iran-linked escalation. UAE-Iran Tensions at Sea/Air: UKMTO reported a projectile hit a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz east of Fujairah, damaging steering gear; separate reports also flagged ongoing regional alerts. Payments Upgrade: Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard announced the first Jaywan–Mastercard co-badged credit card and a new UAE operations centre to process domestic and international flows. UAE Tax Relief for Homebuilders: The FTA said VAT refund approvals for UAE nationals building new residences rose to about 4,000 applications worth AED353.5m in H1 2026. Abu Dhabi Tech for Water Safety: Abu Dhabi Mobility activated a Waterway Monitoring and Control Centre to boost maritime safety with smart monitoring and coordination. Business/Investment: Arada appointed Gensler, Arup and Planit for Thameside West’s first phase in London, a 1,500-home project worth $3.27bn. Connectivity: flydubai launched daily non-stop flights to Aleppo, adding a second Syrian destination alongside Damascus.
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