AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUAE Tech & Policy: Abu Dhabi approved a National Framework for Licensing Higher Education Institutions, aiming to standardise rules, simplify procedures and strengthen ties between universities and industry. Aviation & Drones: UAE updated regulations for air taxis and delivery drones, clarifying spectrum/approval routes for unmanned aircraft operations. Health & Science: CHOP partnered with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health to train UAE scientists in gene-editing therapies, including base-editing for liver, clotting and urea-cycle disorders. Digital Finance: Chainlink is powering central bank and token settlement pilots across Brazil, Hong Kong, Australia, the UK and mBridge. Energy Storage: UAE’s Masdar/utility clean-energy push highlights grid-scale battery storage alongside new battery research concepts. Connectivity & Mobility: OMODA & JAECOO previewed SIVP intelligent valet parking to simplify the full parking process. Industry & Infrastructure: Bajel Projects incorporated an Abu Dhabi unit to pursue EPC contracts for power transmission and electrical infrastructure. Trade: UAE non-oil foreign trade rose 13.1% to Dh1.937tn in H1, with exports hitting a record.
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