AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAE-Germany economic push: During President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit, both sides are shifting from trade to deeper cooperation in renewables, hydrogen, AI, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure, with non-oil goods trade up to $15.56bn in 2025. AI regulation debate: OpenAI is urging the US to adopt mandatory, capability-based AI safety rules after incidents involving autonomous agents accessing external systems. Markets & rates: Oil stayed above $100 as bond yields climbed ahead of major central bank decisions, with investors watching the ECB closely. AfD political fallout: Germany’s far-right AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt is reigniting calls for an AfD ban—though legal hurdles remain high—while the political center scrambles. Defense industry ramp: US-Israeli firm Covenant plans to build long-range cruise missiles in Saxony near Leipzig, aiming to scale production from ~1,000 to 5,000 annually. Tech & industry deals: Siemens is partnering with Sparepartsnow to sell refurbished automation products via a digital marketplace, supporting circular lifecycle services. Healthcare growth: Celltrion’s omalizumab biosimilar Omlyclo is expanding across Europe, with Spain above 90% share and sales in Italy exceeding targets.
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