AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAE-Germany Diplomacy: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will begin a state visit to Germany on Sept 9, meeting President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to deepen economic and development cooperation. Middle East Security: Iran says it is planning a maritime “exclusion zone” near the Strait of Hormuz, while reports also detail fresh strikes targeting US bases in the UAE and Kuwait, keeping regional shipping and tensions in the spotlight. Falconry Spotlight: ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi saw a record falcon sale as the Gyr Pure Ultra White fetched Dh2.1 million (about $571,000), setting the highest price ever paid at a falcon auction. Aviation Disruption: Emirates cancelled Dubai–Jakarta flights and Etihad delayed Abu Dhabi–Jakarta services after volcanic ash closures at Jakarta airports. Business & Markets: ADX-listed companies’ profits rose 42% YoY to $14.7bn in Q2 2026, while Salik renewed its five-year tolling contract with TransCore. Education: ADEK delivered summer enrichment programmes to 1,300+ students across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, including Arabic & Math and AI-supported learning. Sports (UAE-hosted): Pakistan Women face Hong Kong in a crucial Women’s Asia Cup match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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