AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAE Payments Regulation: XTransfer secured in-principle approval from the UAE Central Bank for a Retail Payment Services licence, aiming to serve mainland UAE clients and expand regulated cross-border B2B trade payments. SME Energy Pressure: firmus energy confirmed an 8.98% gas tariff rise for “Ten Towns” domestic and small business customers from Oct 1, plus a 12.5% hike for Greater Belfast from Oct 8—both blamed on volatility tied to the Middle East conflict. Middle East Tech for Business: Mashreq digitised WPS payroll for UAE businesses via MoHRE integration, while Dubai’s 2026 “city of opportunity” piece highlights how tech, trade and services are reshaping local entrepreneurship. Robotics at LEAP: Saudi’s AGIQUAD showcased D1 quadruped robots at LEAP 2026 with live demos for desert and industrial operations, targeting municipal, energy and security use cases. Fintech Expansion: Tuvalu’s fintech push focuses on connectivity and distance—new cable access, Starlink availability, and early ATM/PoS rollouts to support payments and remittances.
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