AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUAE Water Security: The UAE Embassy in Kathmandu spotlighted the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, urging South Asia to scale agrifood and water innovations and push progress on SDG 6. Renewables in the Gulf: Bahrain’s EWA received two bids for a 100MW BAJ Solar power project under a 25-year BOO deal, with UAE-based Yellow Door Energy submitting the lower tariff. Clean energy policy in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi reported a 21% jump in new economic licences in Q1 2026, including growth in agriculture, fisheries and livestock activities. Net Zero push: Enlightened Minds Investments appointed a sustainability and net zero strategic adviser to embed measurable environmental performance and energy efficiency across the asset lifecycle. Road safety for riders: A UAE road safety campaigner called for tougher rules on delivery riders, including limits on rides per day and moving away from commission-based pay that drives speed. Environment-linked incident: Qatar’s Barzan LNG plant fire killed 13 workers; officials said there’s no environmental risk or hazardous leaks. City sustainability spotlight: Dubai’s Civility Committee discussed plans including city lighting strategy and a civility guidebook to improve public behaviour and urban experience.
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