AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUAE Climate & Policy: The EU’s revised Emissions Trading System for aviation is drawing fire as it extends carbon pricing to some international flights and private jets from 2029, but only within a 5,000 km radius—leaving many routes out and weakening the climate push, with Iata calling it harmful and environmental groups saying it’s too “half-hearted.” UAE Environment & Space: The UAE’s National Space Science and Technology Center announced development of the SEO satellite mission, aiming to use advanced space data for environmental protection, natural resource management, and climate action. Health & Sustainability: Burjeel Medical City and Roswell Park will launch a specialized thoracic surgery program in Abu Dhabi, expanding access to advanced lung and chest cancer care locally. Regional Risk to UAE: Renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep spotlighting how instability can disrupt energy and logistics across the Gulf. Education & Youth: Abu Dhabi’s Education Interface exhibition (Sept 22-23) returns with a focus on “Education and the Family,” linking universities and youth pathways.
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