AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUAE Real Estate Investment: A new Arada/Penta survey ranks the UAE as the top global destination for property investment interest, with 56% of investors saying they’re seriously interested—especially strong among nearby markets like India, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. UAE AI Push: Experts say the UAE has crossed the 70% AI adoption mark, citing policy support and governance frameworks that are now pushing regulated sectors like finance toward more advanced, accountable AI use. Capital Markets—India Tax Relief: India is considering scrapping capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors on government securities to support inflows and cushion the rupee amid US-Iran war fallout. India Money Markets: India’s money-market turnover hit a record as state lenders borrow more to fund faster credit growth, even as funding costs rise. Egypt Samurai Bonds: Egypt is finalising a yen-denominated bond sale, with Japan-linked support and an aim to ease financing pressure from the Iran war. Crypto Under Pressure: Bitcoin slid to pre-Iran-conflict lows as renewed Middle East tensions hit risk appetite, while US sanctions targeted major Iranian crypto exchanges. Macro Risk—Middle East Shock: Oil and gold moves stayed tightly linked to ceasefire hopes and renewed strikes, keeping regional and global markets jittery.
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