AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoUAE Rail Leap: Etihad Rail launched the UAE’s first passenger train service, linking Abu Dhabi and Fujairah in about 1h 45m, with plans to expand across all seven emirates and later the GCC—positioning rail as a lower-emissions alternative to road travel. Maritime Growth: Abu Dhabi unveiled “Abu Dhabi’s Compass for Maritime Businesses,” aiming to boost competitiveness as the emirate targets doubling the maritime sector’s contribution to GDP, building on its 1,500+ maritime companies. Cleaner Shipping Push: AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading signed an MoU to explore bunkering and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port, including LNG, biofuels and methanol. Heat & Safety in the City: Dubai Police announced a 2027 “Institutional Excellence Challenge” to drive better services and efficiency across the force. Digital & AI Economy: Perk opened its Middle East office in ADGM, targeting a tripling of UAE business travel spend by 2028 as Abu Dhabi pushes AI-led growth. Child Digital Safety: UAE’s Child Digital Safety Council briefed media on a new cabinet decision regulating underage access to social media.
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