AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Economy Watch: The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre says UAE real GDP rose 6.2% in 2025 to AED 1.9 trillion, with non-oil GDP up 6.8% to AED 1.5 trillion—backed by construction, finance, real estate and trade. Heat & Climate Risk: Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi and partners report an AI model that forecasts UAE heatwaves with 96% accuracy, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 52°C and heatwave frequency accelerates. Dark Skies & Light Pollution: Volunteers with the Dubai Astronomy Group are taking people to Al Quaa Desert, one of the UAE’s darkest spots, to see the Milky Way—highlighting how light pollution limits star visibility. Conservation & Wildlife Transfers: India’s Supreme Court refused to reopen the Vantara wildlife transfer probe, saying the facility acted in good faith and that exporter irregularities abroad can’t be pinned on the lawful recipient. Eid Food Relief: Emirates Red Crescent says its sacrificial meat and Eid clothing drive reached 50,000 people in the UAE and over 500,000 beneficiaries across 45 countries. Maritime Incident: Authorities submitted a preliminary report into a Karachi Port collision involving a UAE-registered container ship and a Liberia-registered cable-laying vessel, with alleged negligence by both captains and ships barred from leaving.
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