AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Business: CITEA’s 5th Digital Cyprus Conference put AI and digital tech at the centre of competitiveness, with PwC Cyprus CEO Andreas Yiasemides also highlighting AI’s role in profits as he takes over from Philippos Soseilos. Digital Economy & Rights: Cyprus is pushing a Digital Rights Charter after findings that many people are unaware of their digital rights, while regulators move to tackle greenwashing by shifting the burden of proof to vendors for misleading eco-claims. Energy Tech & Infrastructure: ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy signed a Declaration of Commerciality for Cyprus’ Glafkos and Pegasus gas fields, moving them toward development planning (possible production around 2033), and Cyprus’ energy debate also continues over long-term strategy gaps. Investment & Competitiveness: Cyprus says investment momentum is holding, with 133 new foreign companies registered in H1 2026 (software leading), and the country improved to 42nd in the IMD competitiveness rankings. Local Tech in Transport: Cyprus plans AI-enabled traffic cameras to curb road accidents, alongside broader digital transformation efforts in the economy. Corporate Tech Leadership: ASBISc appointed Jaan Kristian Teär to its board, while Eurobank unveiled a €1bn tech investment plan for AI-driven digital banking.
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