AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoGulf Cup Glory: Saudi Arabia beat the UAE 2-0 in the Arabian Gulf Cup final in Jeddah, ending a 22-year wait and sealing a fourth title after goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Feras Al-Buraikan. UAE Sports Spotlight: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulated Saudi for the win, praising both teams’ sportsmanship and the tournament’s organisation. Media Mega-Move: Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery takeover has closed, creating Skydance and setting up a future merger of Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming brands. Music Industry in MENA: Warner Music expanded its MENA leadership, promoting Ahmed Nureni and adding Ahmad Alghawanmeh, with a focus on growth across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco. Abu Dhabi Arts & Culture: Louvre Abu Dhabi shortlisted six artists for the 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize, with works to be shown at Art Here 2026. Theatre in the Capital: The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena for a March 10–28 run. Food & Dining Guide: MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 is out, naming Erth, Hakkasan and Talea by Antonio Guida as three new One MICHELIN Stars. UAE Entertainment Business: Orla Gartland signed a publishing deal with Reservoir Media, which has offices including Abu Dhabi. Dubai Real Estate: ALA Developments broke ground on Havencia, a 286-unit residential project in Dubai Land Residence Complex, targeting completion in Q2 2028.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.