AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Policy: India’s FSSAI has proposed front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods and drinks high in sugar, saturated fat and/or salt, using red hexagonal marks after public anger and Supreme Court pressure pushed the regulator to reverse course. Middle East Trade: Jordan says industrial exports rose 8.9% to JD4.4bn in H1 2026, with chemicals and cosmetics leading; shipments to the UAE jumped 29% in the same period under the 2025 trade pact. Syria Payments & Economy: Syria’s return to global finance gets a real-world boost after the US removed Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list, enabling a Damascus credit-card purchase reported by Reuters. GCC Sustainability & F&B: Ras Al Khaimah opened a carbon-capture and utilisation plant producing 99.99% pure, food-grade CO2 for uses including drink carbonation and food packaging. Hospitality & Dining: Abu Dhabi’s Warner Bros. World is progressing with its Harry Potter land, with Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley expected to anchor new rides, dining and retail. Tourism & Culture: Dubai hosted JPEX, spotlighting halal Japanese curry and positioning food as a bridge across cultures.
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