AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBarakah Nuclear Alarm: A drone strike near the UAE’s Barakah plant sparked a generator fire on May 17, with the IAEA warning of severe radiation risk; the UAE says the drones came from Iraqi territory while regional condemnation and emergency UN attention intensify. UAE–Iran Tensions: UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash dismissed Iranian Strait of Hormuz “control” claims as “pipe dreams,” as markets also react to renewed Iran–US uncertainty. India–Gulf Tech & Trade: UpGrad’s proposed merger with Unacademy is valued at $1.7bn, signaling a comeback in Indian edtech, while India’s Modi tour pushes chip ambitions with Tata and ASML in Gujarat and keeps UAE–India trade momentum toward $200bn by 2032. Energy Transition in Abu Dhabi: IRENA’s 31st Council meeting opens in Abu Dhabi, focusing on renewables for energy security and the role of AI and electrification. Local Business Push: Saint-Gobain inaugurates a construction chemicals plant in Ras Al Khaimah, and Dubai Chambers ramps up Ghana trade links.
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